Windward Magazine Summer 2022

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From the Head of School 01 A Letter from Tom Gilder Community 02 Back to the Beginning: Spring Soirée 04 Spirit Week 2022 06 All in the Neighborhood 07 Community Connects Through Bigger Sunday 08 48 Years of Ray 09 Welcome New Faculty and Staff Board of Trustees 12 Departures and New Members Senior Celebrations 16 Chalk of the Town 17 A Night All Their Own 18 Graduation 2022 20 A New Adventure Awaits! Academics 22 Their Passions, Their Projects 24 Bringing Words to Life 26 The Interior/Exterior Self 28 Mentoring the Makers of Tomorrow 29 Debaters Take National Stage Performing Arts 30 Back in Motion 34 Taking the Stage 36 A Midsummer Night's Dream 38 A Word from the Wise 40 The Sweetest Sound 41 The Farewell Tour 42 Celebrating Sondheim Donor Impact Report 43 Donor Impact Report Cover Page 44 Windward Fund Volunteer Roll 45 Thank You! 46 Windward Fund Donor Roll 51 Parent of Alumni Giving 52 Grandparent Giving 53 Alumni Giving 54 Faculty and Staff Giving 55 Foundations and Corporation Support 56 Windward Fund Allocations 57 Innovation Campaign Update 59 Innovation Campaign Donor Roll 60 Innovation Campaign Donor Spotlight: The Champa Family 61 Parent Guild 62 Senior Class Gift 64 Party Book Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 65 Building Belonging 66 Meet the Team: DEIB Visual & Media Arts 68 Ready for Their Closeups 70 Art in Action 72 Digging Deep into Design 74 If These Hands Could Talk Athletics 76 Wildcats Win Big 79 Top of their Game 80 To the Bigger Leagues 81 New Coaches on Court Service Learning 82 Running for a Cause 83 Service Learning Spotlight: Architecture in Minecraft Windward Network 84 Leading Women 86 2022 Summer Internships 88 Intern Spotlight: Dillon Malaret ’18 Alumni 90 50 Years of Alumni 92 Alumni Spotlight: Amir Blachman ’90 Takes Flight 94 Alumni Spotlight: Mila Wolpert ’15 Ads 96 Key Dates and Parent Guild Preview TABLE OF CONTENTS Advancement Office Contributions Dawn Barrett Associate Head of School for Advancement, Finance, and Operations Michael Bognanno Director of Advancement Services Whitney Burke Director of Communications and Public Relations Jeff Gilder ’08 Director of Alumni Development and Engagement; Associate Director of Admissions Ashley Goodman Director of Service Learning; Associate Director of Admissions, DEIB Jeff Lake Assistant Director of Communications Lindsay Knaub Director of Development and Engagement Jamey McElvain-Whitman Graphic Designer; Brand Strategist Robin Pickett Director of Windward Network; Associate Director of Admissions Jacqueline Varney Director of Development and Major Gifts La Donna Wertlieb Director of Development and Donor Services Photography Kevin Chan Multimedia Design Daniel BrandonKleenKirk Photography Hudson Janow ’23 Ultimate Exposures Design & Layout Kevin Chan Original Illustrations Mollie McElvain

A Letter From Tom Gilder This Summer marked the completion of my 35th year as Head of School and my 40th year at Windward. As I walk around campus and see the newly con structed Academic Hub, the future site of our Innovation & Arts Center, and the many happy faces of our students, faculty, and staff, I can only think how lucky I am to have a front row seat to so much forward progress these last four Thoughdecades.the School has grown exponentially since I began my career here in 1982, Windward’s core values continue to influence every aspect of our past, present, and future. Cul tivating a sense of belonging, one in which every Windward community member feels seen, heard, and supported, con tinues to be an integral part of our School experience. We believe strongly that being one’s true self is the clearest path to sustained educational success, which is why we’ve made belonging the next essential pillar of our DEIB initiatives going forward. Whether it’s being greeted by one of our Di visional team members as soon as you step onto campus or sharing a personal anecdote with a familiar face on the Bridge, Windward will forever work to provide a place of acceptance and inclusion for all community members.

than ever, I am profoundly grateful for your commit ment to our community. You’ve helped us navigate a global pandemic by supporting us in prioritizing the health, safety, and academic needs of our students—all while contribut ing to our Windward Fund and Innovation Campaign to ensure Windward maintains academic excellence as a pre mier educational institution. Your continued support and generosity has enabled us to uphold our educational prom ise of providing students a dynamic learning environment that encourages critical thinking and sparks curiosity and exploration. We recognize your meaningful contributions in our 2021-22 Donor Impact Report, beginning on page 43. As we look ahead into Windward’s future, we are thrilled to envision the new footprint the campus will take on as we break ground on the Innovation & Arts Center and Milken Family Community Gathering Plaza next year. The Center will possess extraordinary flexibility to support a wide range of presentation formats that are on par with well-known professional venues and provide a space for discovery and creativity. The Milken Family Community Gathering Plaza, located between the two bridges, will allow Windward to create outdoor space for learning, collaboration, presenta tions, performances, and the opportunity to add additional greenspace to our campus. I hope you enjoy reading about the exceptional achieve ments of our student body and the heartfelt generosity of our community in the pages ahead. I thank you again for joining me on this journey and witnessing such a transfor mative chapter in Windward’s history.

The 2021-22 school year signified a historic 50 year mile stone for Windward. Half a century of advanced academ ics, specialized programs, student retreats, theater per formances, music concerts, athletic games, and life long friendships, born from a place in which we feel seen and loved for exactly who we are. And our dedicated communi ty of donors has been there to support us every step of the Moreway.

Tom Gilder HEAD OF SCHOOL

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The evening would not have been possible without their creativity, time, and dedication. Additionally, thank you to our stellar Parent Guild volunteers—Marnie Altman, Elise Beane, Georgeann Carras, Roxanne Davis, Cara Di Bona, Christopher Gialanella, and Michelle Taub—for helping to create this wonderful event. And finally, a special thanks to the entire com

Windward celebrates its 50th Anniversary during Spring Soirée

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From the groovy cover band singing the songs of the decade to the TV dinner trays to the bell bottoms and sequined outfits, Windward’s campus was transported back to the ’70s on Saturday, May 7 for its 50th Anniversary Spring Soirée. The cele bration marked the culmination of a year’s worth of events honoring this special milestone for the WeSchool.would like to extend a big thank you to every

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Thank you to all our generous Ticket Sponsors Rachel & Jayson Adams Teresa & Paul Bridwell Cara Di Bona Elyssa Getreu & Gilad Elbaz Ann & Jim Gianopulos William Lauder Mags & Trevor Lavin Diana DanielleLongarzo&Kevin Misher Jane Hwangbo & Craig Rosenblatt Kate & Gil Seton Shawn & Jason Silletti Sara & Lawrence Sloan Kate Petrosky & Julian Thuan Thank you to those who donated amazing Silent Auction items and wine to the Wine Pull Anonymous (1) Ben Affleck Lisa & David Alpern Sabine Dreher & Robert Amin Elise & Eric Beane Cicek & Paul Bricault Junko & Jason Choy Choiwan & David Essey Jennifer Ouchi & David Gallon Maria Mancuso Gersh & Gary Gersh Lori & Tom Gilder Adi & Jerry Greenberg Jennifer & Adam Herschman Amy Friedlander Hoffman & Todd Hoffman Jenny Park & James Kim Natasha & John Koudsi Suzanne Kraus Jennifer Lopez Pamela & Ron Mass Amy Weimer & Kevin Newman Mindy & Mark Owens Joanne & Matt Pauley Kimberly & Joshua Perttula '88 Jennifer LaCorte McPherson & Stephen McPherson Elizabeth & David Ricanati Michelle & Glenn Robson Gretchen & Dan Rush Jennifer Rush Amy & Patrick Russo Robyn & Marc Sidoti Linda & Glenn Solomon Susie Romano & Randy Steinberg Georgeann Carras & Adam Stotsky Lilian Jensen & Sam Tabibian Jenny & Michael Tatum Wendi & Stephen Trilling Nicole & Jeffrey Westheimer Leslie & David Wimmer Thank you to those who helped us solicit fabulous Silent Auction items and wine Kavita ShainazCynthiaAmarAtterberryDonnellyBurg & Mark Burg Jo AlexisChampa&Craig Fingold Andrea & Christopher Gialanella Megan & Eric Needlemen Joanne & Matt Pauley Diana & Frank Stephan Kate Petrosky & Julian Thuan Sharon De Mayo & Luca Viola WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 03 COMMUNITY

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Special Thanks

Windward pride was on the loose in March as the Wildcats celebrated Spirit Week. From class colors to battle of the bands and winter wonderland, each day was full of smiles, laughter, and incredible school spirit. Featuring daily themed costumes, food, prizes, Spirit Wear, and spirit-building events, Spirit Week 2022 was jam-packed. As always, Spirit Week could not have been made possible without the dedi cation of of our wonderful parent volun teers, students, faculty, and staff. A spe cial thanks goes out to the Spirit Week Parent Guild Committee for organizing such an amazing week full of unique activities, outrageous costumes, and delicious treats.

We would like to give a special thank you to our Homecoming and Spirit Week Committee Chairs, Randee Motzkin, Jaime Schwartzberg, Jenny Gordon, Samantha Hannan, Portia Furst, and Robyn Sidoti. We would also like to thank Parent Guild President, Marnie Altman, and Vice President of 7/8 grade, Raina Rosenblum.

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All in the Neighborhood On Saturday, June 18, Windward was pleased to host the Mar Vista Neighborhood Association’s Annual Picnic. Located on Windward’s Foley Field, the Picnic was a huge hit with the local community, which included an afternoon full of fun with our friends and neighbors to kick off Summer. Highlights included food provided by CulinArt Kitchen, craft activities for kids, music, and games. Windward also provided campus tours to neighbors who were inter ested in getting to know the Wind ward community better. Thank you to photographer Rob Kadota for captur ing all the fun of the day’s activities!

On Sunday, May 22, Windward students, parents, and faculty teamed up with Walgrove Elementary members for Bigger Sunday, a fun neighborhood beautification project. Volunteers spent a beautiful Mar Vista afternoon weeding, painting, and fostering “Aftercommunity.atwo-year hiatus, it was great to be back for our Bigger Sunday event with Walgrove Elementary. The turnout from both schools was phenomenal, and people were ready to get their hands dirty and help out wherever they could. It was a wonderful morning spent in the Mar Vista community,” said Ashley Goodman, Director of Service Learning. Thank you to our amazing volunteers for your time and efforts. Our entire Windward community is better for it.

Community Connects Through Bigger Sunday

“Windward families who showed up in force to support our local public school brought their A-game and poured some much-needed love and energy into Walgrove’s gardens and campus. We couldn’t be more grateful to have been a part of Bigger Sunday!” said Emily Barton, Co-President, Friends of Walgrove.

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48 Years of Ray

After 48 years of dedication, our beloved Ray Friend hung up his satin bomber jacket and retired from Windward School. Ray’s impact on the lives of Windward students and community is immeasurable and will leave a lasting impression for years to Oncome.Tuesday, May 31, the Windward Board of Trustees and community members gathered at Tiato + Garden in Santa Monica to honor and bid farewell to Ray. Guests were treated to hors d'oeuvres and drinks while celebrating Ray and exchanging heartfelt stories from over the last four decades. Ray was also presented a memento book filled with memories from alumni, faculty, staff, and others whose lives he touched over the years. We thank Ray for his long standing leadership and loyalty to Windward School and wish him best in his retirement.

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Prior to coming to Windward, Jennifer graduated from California State University, Fullerton and received her B.A. in Business Administration. Following graduation, she worked at a local private school as the Assistant to the Principal and Admissions Director for five years.

Dr. Day has a D.M.A. Musical Arts, Studio/ Jazz Guitar from University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, M.M. Musical Arts, Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and B.M. Musical Arts, from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts.

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Windward believes that great work comes from people who are inspired to do their best. The School is committed to building a nurturing, inclusive culture and welcomes teachers who bring skills, qualities, and experiences that demonstrate an understanding of and ability to support our work surrounding fostering a diverse school community. This year, we are excited to welcome the following new faculty and staff members to Windward!

Possessing an extensive background in both performance and education, Dr. Day brings to Windward a culture and spirit of musical diversity and collaboration. Performing worldwide with luminary creatives such as Gospel pioneer Andrew Gouche, Jazz royal Natalie Cole, and Pop Punk originator Patrick Stump, to name a few—Dr. Day synthesizes a one-of-akind career into his nuanced classroom teaching philosophy.

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Jennifer Dao joined Windward School as the Assistant to the Head of School; Admissions Coordinator in July 2022.

Dr. Day is eager to encourage the extraordinary talents of the students at Windward. From theory, to songwriting, to performance, to recording techniques, Dr. Day seeks to integrate the classroom experience for the brilliance and ambitions of our student body. Jennifer Dao Assistant to the Head of School; Admissions Coordinator Dr. Michael T. Day

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Akiko has more than 20 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, including six years experience as a Senior Graphic Designer and eight years experience as an Art Director. She is adept in concept design, project management, and final design implementations. She graduated from Japan Design College located in Tokyo with a degree in Fine Arts and from California International University with a degree in Business. Akiko is originally from Yokohama, Japan, and she worked as a graphic designer for a design studio in Tokyo before moving to the United States. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and DIY projects.

Hatim Malek History Teacher

Hatim earned his B.A. in Political Science and English from UCLA. An Honors and Stamps Scholar recipient, Hatim specializes in teaching Speech and Debate, English, and History. During his time at UCLA, Hatim served in a myriad of leadership roles: student reader and teacher assistant for UCLA’s Political Science department, peer learning facilitator in the undergraduate writing center, new student advisor for UCLA’s New Student and Transition Programs, and student facilitator for his very own class underneath the English Composition department. An award-winning debater who served as Co-Captain and Research Director for the UCLA Debate Union, Hatim joined the Windward faculty in 2021 to help coach the Speech and Debate team. During his time with the program, the team took home close to 40 separate awards and qualified two students to the national tournament— accomplishments that he hopes to replicate and exceed during the next competitive season as he transitions to his new role as head coach. Hatim will also be joining Windward's History Department for the upcoming academic year, where he hopes to share his love for Politics and World History with the Windward community. When he's not teaching, Hatim enjoys reading, writing, photography, video and board games, rock climbing, swimming, and soccer.

Stephanie joined Windward's College Counseling team in 2022 after several years working in both college admissions and college counseling. Stephanie is an Occidental College alumna, where she received a degree in Sociology and worked in the Office of Admission as a Senior Fellow. Stephanie's experience working in admissions at Occidental sparked her interest in higher education and led her to begin her professional career working at Oxy after graduation. Stephanie worked as an Assistant Dean of Admission at Occidental, reading applications, recruiting students from around the United States, and coordinating events such as Admitted Student Days and the Multicultural Visit Program. After several years, Stephanie left Occidental to pursue a graduate degree by attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where she received her Master's in Education and Student Affairs. Once she graduated, Stephanie crossed the street to work at Marymount High School as an Academic Advisor where she supported students socially, emotionally, and academically before settling in at Crossroads School as the Associate Dean of College Counseling. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys traveling the world, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.

Stephanie Osimiri Dean of College Counseling Akiko Nimura Multimedia Specialist

Background

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Nick joined Windward’s History Department in 2022 to teach AP European History and AP Com parative Government. A Los Angeles native, Nick has over a decade of experience teaching AP US Government, AP Comparative Government, and Honors Economics. Nick came to teaching after brief-but-rich expe riences in politics, journalism, and the nonprofit sector. While an undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, Nick was the politics editor of the university’s newspaper. This interest in politics and jour nalism led to a Communications position with Refugees International, an international NGO in Washington D.C. Nick’s work in DC developed his passion for international relations and global humanitarian issues. In 2008, Nick found himself working for a political campaign in the swing state of Colorado, where he managed a voter registration effort focused on increasing turnout among young and diverse populations. These experiences informed Nick’s decision to become an educator, having realized how essen tial History and Civics Education are to maintain ing an informed citizenry and creating a more just society. Nick earned his B.A. in History and M.A. in Secondary Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction from UC Santa Cruz and has taught grades 7-12 in Northern and Southern California since Aside2011.from his academic interests, Nick is a devoted LA sports fan who joins Windward after having served as a Varsity Baseball coach for four years in West LA. He is an avid traveler and enjoys learning about diverse and rich cultures around the world. In his spare time, you can find him surfing at El Porto or spending time in nature with his family.

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Roxana was born in the historical region of Transylvania in Romania and was raised in the Inland Empire. She has over a decade of teaching experience. For the past eight years, she has been teaching Modern World History, Genocide/ Holocaust Studies, and mentoring Seniors in the Near Mitra Scholar Program at The Harker School in San Jose, CA. Prior to Harker, Roxana taught AP US Government, AP Comparative Politics, and Holocaust Studies at Montverde Academy, an international boarding school in Montverde, FL. She loves breakfast, reading, making music, travel, fashion, the great outdoors, and she really enjoys spending as much time as possible with family, friends, and her two cats, Tobi and Chloe. She loves history and working with young people and looks forward to joining the Windward community!

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James joined Windward's Science Department in 2022 to teach Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics. James earned his B.S. in Physics at The University of San Francisco where he also tutored peers in Physics and Calculus as well as led astronomy nights for the general public. From there, James earned his M.S. in Physics at The University of Massachusetts Amherst where he studied astrophysics and taught undergraduate labs. He began teaching high school at Loomis Chaffee in Connecticut where he taught Physics, AP Calculus and Precalculus as well as mentored the Debate and Robotics team. Most recently, James taught Physics and Engineering at The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks and was a mentor for the Robotics team and Chess Club. James is passionate about making physics and math accessible to all students and conveying the importance of STEM for the future of our world. He is all about helping students apply physics concepts learned in the classroom to solve real-world problems.

In his free time, James loves playing chess, fishing, woodworking, hanging with his dog, designing and hand printing t-shirts, and making hip hop music.

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The Board sets policy and delegates the administration of the School to the Head, subject to the Board’s review. The Head guides the Board in setting policy, while the Board has primary administrative responsibility for its own management, for managing the School’s assets, and for raising money.

Board of Trustees

Legally, the Board is responsible for the institution and selects the Head to be the educational leader and administrator of the School. The Head is a full-time professional while the members of the Board are part-time and volunteer.

W e are deeply grateful to all who have served as Trustees since the School was founded in 1971, and we salute the following Trustees, who are leaving the Board this year, for their commitment to Windward. As you join the special group of former Trustees, please know that you are always a member of the Windward community, and we look forward to your continued involvement in the life of the School.

DEPARTING TRUSTEES

Chair: Alex Kwit Secretary: Tom Gilder Officers: Gareth Asten Ted ElliotFikreGordon ’74 Emily Kovner Moss ’91 Michelle Taub Neil Wertlieb Treasurer / Vice-Chair: Ted Fikre Parent Guild Representative: Marnie Altman Members: Ed

Marnie Altman

Ted Fikre

While she departs the Board of Trustees at the close of her service as the 2021-22 Parent Guild President, Marnie will continue her engagement with Windward in many ways. A highlight of Marnie’s Presidency was helping the parent community transition back to on-campus events and activ ities after a two-year-long pandemic. Thanks to her efforts, parents have felt a true sense of community and belonging when coming back to campus. She also was a mentor to each of the members of the Executive Committee, encour aging each member to get involved in committees that were sometimes outside of their comfort zones and to do their very best to create greater opportunities for Parent Guild volunteers. As her daughter, Maddie ‘23, completes her edu cation at Windward, we look forward to Marnie’s contin ued involvement with the School. We thank Marnie for her enthusiastic efforts to create a welcoming community and to help parents make meaningful connections on campus.

First joining the Board in 2014, departing member Ted Fikre’s involvement was broad in its scope. As Chair of the Finance & Operations Committee from 2018-22, Ted played a large role in monitoring the financial and operational affairs of the School and providing guidance on important matters impacting the School’s long-term financial well-being. By lending his vast business development knowledge and experience to the Board, Ted’s work helped to ensure a bright future for Windwardians of the present and beyond. His overseeing of the Committee enabled Windward to continue to compete at the highest level with other topranked college preparatory schools in the Los Angeles area. The proud father to Windward alumni Asher ‘18 and Sera fina ‘20, we thank Ted for his longstanding commitment to Windward by serving on the Board for the last eight years.

2022-23 Board of Trustees

Chair: Alex Kwit Secretary: Tom Gilder Officers: Elliot Gordon ’74 Michelle Taub Treasurer: Gareth Asten Parent Guild Representative: Cara Di Bona Members: Ed

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Kevin joined the Windward Science and Technology team in 2015 with a great deal of enthusiasm and optimism for the future of Windward students. During his time on the Board, Kevin contributed a unique and important perspective built upon his first-hand classroom experiences and longstanding relationships within the Windward community. While Kevin’s wisdom will be missed on the Board, we look forward to his continued contributions as a faculty colleague and student mentor.

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Emily Kovner ’91 has been and continues to be an instrumental part of the Windward commu nity. She leaves the Board following a successful ten-year tenure. Emily has served the Windward community in many capacities, both as a parent— to Addi ‘24 and Miller—and as a major asset to Windward’s vision for the past decade. During her time on the Board, Emily served as Co-Chair of the Committee on Trustees. Part of Windward’s graduating Class of 1991, Emily also served on the Alumni Council for many years, helping to actively engage the Windward alumni community. We thank Emily for her time and service to the School over the years.

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Kevin Kloeker departs the Board after completing his three-year term in the role of Faculty Trustee.

StrattonMaxine Maxine Stratton joined the Board of Trustees in 2018. A native Angeleno, Maxine’s ties to Windward run deep. She is a proud parent to Jasper ’21 and Murphy ’18. Over the years, she served on the Finance and Audit Committee, helping to ensure the financial well-being of the School. We thank Maxine for her three years on the Board. We are deeply grateful for her contri butions and generous service to the Windward community.

Neil Wertlieb departs the Board of Trustees after serving for the last nine years. Over the years, Neil has served as a valuable member of the Windward community and has contributed to the School in various capacities. Most notably, he served as Board Chair from 2016-2020, during which he was an active participant on all Board committees. During his time as a Trustee, he also chaired the Strategic Planning Committee and the Executive Committee, which helped the School to maintain its premier educational environment. Neil is the proud parent of three Windward alums—Cole ‘17, Drake & Ian ‘20. We thank Neil for his tenure on the Board and his longstanding commitment and dedication to the School.

Emily Kovner ’91

Heather Mitchell is passionate about access to education, housing and diversity, and equity and inclusion initiatives. She received her B.A. from Williams College and her MALS from Dartmouth College. Heather previously served as Senior Advisor on the Transition Team for Chicago Mayoral-Elect Lori Lightfoot and as both Senior Advisor and Political Director for Chicago Mayoral Candidate Lori Lightfoot. Prior to these roles, she served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Capri Capital Partners, LLC, a minority-owned real estate private equity firm headquartered in Chicago. Heather serves on the St. Andrew’s School (Delaware) Board of Trustees, is Board President of the Primo Center for Women & Children, a Board Member of the Black Impact Community Fund (Los Angeles) and a member of the Women’s Political Committee of Los Angeles. She is a former Board Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Heather and her husband, Kenny, are the proud parents of current Windward student Carter ’25.

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A California native, he grew up in Sacramento before heading east to earn a B.S. in Biology from Georgetown University and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Maryland. His research focused on evolutionary Biology and the conservation of threatened species. Before join ing Windward, Colin held a postdoctoral research posi tion at USC studying patterns of speciation in copepods.

If he is not at school, there is a good chance you can find Colin cooking for his family or riding a bike.

Colin Rose Colin Rose joined the Windward faculty in 2010. He teaches Biology and Biological Engineering, is a faculty lead advisor, and serves on the Academic Integrity Advisory Board.

Paulin-FerrellViveca Viveca Paulin-Ferrell joined the Board of Trustees in 2022. A proud parent of two Windward students, Viveca has a strong passion for philanthropy, and she is also serving as Co-Chair of the Windward Fund for the 2022-23 school year. Viveca is also an active member of the Los Angeles art community. Since 2011, she has been on the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She and her husband are also supporters of the Hammer Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the MAK Center. We look forward to partnering with Viveca in various capacities this year and beyond.

Cara Di Bona Cara Di Bona has spent the last 16 years dedicating her time volunteering at her children’s schools. She has a B.S. in Communications with a concentra tion in Television from Emerson Col lege. While in college, she produced a documentary that garnered her a New England Chapter Emmy. After college, Cara entered the workforce and spent several years working in all facets of production at Vin Di Bona Productions. She then moved over to the development side of the business and spent a great deal of time developing both scripted and non -scripted programs for the cable networks, which led her to sell her first show to the Disney Channel. After having her first child, Cara decided she wanted to stay home to raise her children. Once her children were school aged, she began volunteering at Village School and served as both President of the Parent Association and on the Board of Trustees for 6 years. In recent years, Cara has been part of the Windward Executive Com mittee prior to her new role as Parent Guild President for the 20222023 school year. Cara is the proud mother of Windward student Phoebe Swartz ’24 along with daughter, Kate and son, Sam.

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Chalk of the WtheChalkTownofTown indward’s tradition of Senior Chalk Day continued as Seniors had the opportunity to come to campus on Monday, May 2 to draw a chalk creation of their own name, college logo, Windward message, or other creations that joined their classmates’ designs to create the Chalk Collage of 2022. As you can see, they really made their mark!

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A Night All Their Own A Night All Their Own

Night on the Bridge, Windward’s longstanding tradition of hosting our graduating class for one last evening on campus, continued this year with a wonderful celebration of the Class of 2022. The evening began with snacks on the Bridge accompanied by a string of college pennants, baby photos paired with Senior photos, and a map showing where each student would be in the coming year. The evening allowed the Class of 2022 an opportunity to both reflect on their time at Windward and to look forward to their lives after graduation. The official Night on the Bridge ceremony began with a pro cession down the stairs of the 400 building and onto the Leichtman Levine Bridge where the class was welcomed by Collegiate Division Director Kevin Newman. Kevin gave each student an antique key and reminded the Class of 2022 that each of them have been a “key” ingredient in both the Wind ward community and the success of their classmates. This was followed with an original poem, “I Had It All,” in honor of Shirley Windward by classmate Kate Albert. Following Kate was Faculty speaker Austin Totty, who encouraged stu dents to continue to take risks and to continue to inspire the people around them. As the sun set, and dusk began, our Seniors were illuminated by candlelight as Austin completed his speech by lighting the candles of the Class of 2022. At the close of the ceremony, Seniors watched a video mon tage of their years at Windward and concluded the evening as it began, gathering together to reminisce and to excitedly look forward to the future.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2022, who celebrated with close family on Friday, May 27 in a spirited and sentimental ceremony on Foley Field, which was spectacularly transformed for the occasion.

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Student Speakers

The ceremony included several moving student speeches and performances along with a poignant faculty speech by Dahlia Setiyawan, Associate Director of the Collegiate Division. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of department awards, the Director’s Award, the Shirley Windward Award, and the Windward’s 2022 Valedictorian announcement.

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We look forward to supporting our newest alumni through the Windward Network, which assists students seeking professional growth, networking, and mentorship Thisopportunities.Fall,our most recent Windward alumni are just beginning to make their mark at the following college and university campuses, indicated above. A AWAITS!ADVENTURENEW 6. Boston College (4) 7. Boston University (1) 8. Bowdoin College (1) 9. Brown University (1) 10. University of California-Berkeley (3) 11. University of California-Irvine (1) 12. University of California-Los Angeles (6) 13. University of California-Santa Barbara (1) 14. University of California-Riverside (1) 15. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (1) 16. University of Chicago (2) 17. Colgate University (1) ORWA ID MT WY AZUT NM NDSDNB CO CA NV 2 18 4253 19 1047 12, 23, 4413 11 14 15 20 - SENIOR CELEBRATIONS

TX OK KS NDNB MI WI IA MO IL IN OH MI PA WV KY TN LAAK MS AL GA SC NC VA MD NJ DEDCNY MA CT VT NH ME RI FL 1, 26 39 41 2151 52 24 50 30 3, 24, 33, 34, 40 94820 56 1755 43 54 5, 6, 7, 31, 36, 49 45 48 16, 37 2833 2938 32 18. University of Colorado-Boulder (2) 19. Colorado College (1) 20. Connecticut College (1) 21. Duke University (1) 22. École Nationale de Cirque (1) 23. El Camino Community College District (1) 24. Emory University (1) 25. Fordham University (1) 26. George Washington University (1) 27. IE University-Madrid (1) 28. Indiana University-Bloomington (1) 29. Kenyon College (2) 30. University of Miami (1) 31. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1) 32. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (9) 33. The New School (3) 34. New York University (7) 35. University of Notre Dame (1) 36. Northeastern University (3) 37. Northwestern University (3) 38. Oberlin College (1) 39. University of Pennsylvania (1) 40. Pratt Institute (2) 41. Princeton University (2) 42. Reed College (1) 43. Skidmore College (1) 44. University of Southern California (3) 45. Southern Methodist University (3) 46. University of St Andrews (1) 47. Stanford University (1) 48. Trinity University (1) 49. Tufts University (3) 50. Tulane University of Louisiana (4) 51. Wake Forest (1) 52. Washington University in St. Louis (2) 53. University of Washington-Seattle (2) 54. Williams College (1) 55. University of Wisconsin-Madison (6) 56. Yale University (1) International Schools: 22. Montréal, Canada 27. Madrid, Spain 46. St Andrews, United Kingdom WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 21 SENIOR CELEBRATIONS

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2021-22 marked the sixth year Windward has offered its culminating curriculum— the Honors Senior Capstone Program. In order to graduate, all Seniors must complete an Honors Capstone, a yearlong course that is designed to ensure that every Senior participates in an in-depth research experience in an area of passion guided by a dedicated teacher. All Capstones involve research and many also include experi ential and entrepreneurial com ponents, interdisciplinary work, artistic expression, collabora tion, experiments and analysis, and/or service-learning. These courses culminate in May with a community-wide celebration of learning to highlight the intel lectual curiosity of Windward’s Senior scholars. Six Capstone courses were offered in the 2021-22 school year: Historical Analysis, Psy chology, Ethics and Leadership, Social Justice and Public Policy, Spanish, and Data Analysis. Since emerging from the pan demic, the Capstone program has taken flight once again with in-person teaching, learning, and support. “I think we can all agree that the level of work that we saw from the Class of 2022 was of a very high caliber. Their work was extremely impressive,” said Sarah Clark, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learn ing and Research Librarian. “In my conversations with stu dents, when they were doing their research, it was very evi dent that they were choosing a topic they were genuinely interested in. This is not just a requirement for school, they're choosing topics to research that they are passionate about and doing something big with it.”

New for the 2021-22 school year was a video component from Tony de los Reyes’ Social Justice & Public Policy course, which seeks to enroll curious students who are interested in engaging deeply with social justice and civic action. The course is very open and creative, giving stu dents the opportunity to think critically about the issues they care most about. Tony’s class teamed up with Drue Metz,

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Director of the Media Arts & Film Lab, to produce professional-level end-ofyear videos, which showcased their skills in cultural understanding and their ability to find, frame, and solve “Drueproblems.noted that these were high-level film students. It was a beautiful thing to see—the content and high-level exploration of a topic, but also the film production being at such a high level,” said Cielo Botello-Williams, Associate Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning: Research Instruction and Library Services. A highlight of the Colloquium day for Dahlia Setiyawan, Associate Director of the Collegiate Division, was seeing Windward’s robust peer support system in action firsthand. “One thing I witnessed during the Colloquium as I moved from room to room was this beautiful sense of col legiality and support within the room amongst the students. Regardless of whatever level of confidence the stu dents may have had in public speaking, the audience was completely behind them, and that audience was their classmates. They've been on this jour ney the whole year and have seen each other's work grow and develop. There was great energy in the presentation rooms, which was very impressive to me,” said Dahlia. While the Capstone program gained considerable momentum this past year, the program hasn’t reached its peak. There is a lot in store for the 2022-23 program, including two new Capstone offerings, one of which is the Collaborative Arts Capstone, which was previously on hiatus. Once a Capstone teacher, Dahlia now finds herself in a leadership role within the program as she has transitioned to her Collegiate Administration role. During her time as a History Capstone teacher, Dahlia partnered closely with Sarah and Cielo. The trio is now spear heading the program together for “Sarah2022-23.and Cielo’s talents, skills, and contributions are absolutely vital to not just the Colloquium but the further development of the program. The value that they bring to working with all of the faculty is the reason why this pro gram is getting stronger and stronger. They both have a huge role in the suc cess of the program,” said Dahlia.

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AP Literature and Composition teams up with the Create Studio to challenge students to think differently about classic novels by turning metaphors and symbols into concrete artifacts In the Spring of 2022, students in Damon Van Leeuw en’s AP Literature and Composition course partici pated in a book club unit. Each student was allowed to choose from one of four books (“Hell of a Book” by Jason Mott, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey, “The Memory Police” by Yoko Agawa, and “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid). After choosing their book, students were then split into book club groups and engaged in a series of discussions, writing exercises, and research to better understand their novel. At the end of the unit students were then asked to create an artifact from their novel in the Create Studio with the help of Max Nishimura. The artifact could either be a lit eral, concrete object that appears in the novel or a met aphorical representation of a theme, character, or motif. Students then had to write a 250 word description of the piece, its importance of the novel, and how it was con Thestructed.assignment grew from a faculty in-service presen tation by Max Nishimura, Simon Huss, and Dahlia Seti yawan that Damon attended in February. The in-service encouraged teachers to think of ways to use the Create

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Studio in their classes. Damon was inspired by the in-service and chose to make it a part of his next unit. “I wanted the assignment to still require thought ful, rigorous literary thinking, but also to encour age the students to think differently about the novel and reading in general. Too often we think of reading as merely an exercise in language, but our mind is always trying to ’picture’ what the words are describ ing. The assignment was meant to leverage that impulse and get the students to think about the meaning of concrete items in the novel or ways to make metaphors and symbols into concrete artifacts,” said MaddieDamon.Doi ’22, who read “Exit West,” chose to design and create a series of magical doors that are a central ele ment in the novel. “In the novel, the doors can transport people to faraway countries, effectively rendering borders defunct and allowing different people to intermingle with each other,” Maddie wrote in her description of the artifact. “To people like Nadia and Saeed, who are fleeing a country on the brink of full-scale civil war, they represent an escape to a new life—one filled with more opportunities, possibilities, and hope.”

“ I chose to do the artifact option because I love crafting things, and I was excited by how greatly the artifact assignment deviated from traditional English assignments. I appreciated that Damon gave us the opportunity to showcase our understanding of the book beyond a written piece. Although many of us created similar artifacts, it was interesting to see how different our individual visual interpretations of the books were.” -Maddie Doi ’22

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In many novels, writers use the device of a book within a book to amplify themes and create more complex layers. Kate Albert ’22 chose to recreate portions of a novel that the unnamed narrator is writing in “The Memory Police.” “Throughout the novel, the protagonist aims to preserve the disappearing past in the form of manuscripts,” she wrote. “These entries demonstrate how it felt for the author to lose everything that made her who she was. From ribbons to her voice, readers are able to join the author in her battle against the memory Anguspolice.” Ebeling ’22 designed and con structed a box with a two-way mirror to explore ideas of iden tity and race seen in the novel “Hell of a Book.” “The theme of ’being unseen’ is prev alent throughout the book as a way for char acters to avoid conflict by avoiding reality,” Angus wrote. “For the narra tor, a famous and popular author, his racial iden tity is ’unseen to him’ as he is unable to see the implications of identity in American society. For Soot, a young Black boy whose father is killed, it is an attempt to hide from conflict about his dark complexion. I took inspiration for the piece from a magic trick in which a mirror is used in a box to create the illusion that the box is empty. By turn ing on a light, the figure of Soot becomes visible behind the mirror.”

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Exploring race, identity, and community through making a collaborative work of art

One of the staples of Windward’s Middle School Division is its robust Seminar program, where throughout the year students and faculty members examine the overlap between identity and learning. During Seminar, students develop their understanding of others and strengthen their social emotional vocabulary in an effort to explore and understand their own selves and those around them. For the 2021-22 school year, Windward’s 7th Grade Seminar Program, which offers a DEI compo nent led by Middle School Counselor Tammy Clem, collaborated with Wind ward’s 7th Grade Introduction to Studio and Media Arts Course, on a special unit exploring the intersections of race, identity, and community.

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The students’ skin photos were then printed and mounted onto a 6x6 inch square of board and created a small collage or drawing, using parts of their mind map. Once their collage was completed, it was affixed to their skin photo and grouped together to form a singular, collective piece of artwork from the class. This project was inspired by Byron Kim’s Synecdoche (1991–present), an ongoing project of minimalist paint ing portraiture that now comprises more than 400 panels each a single hue ranging from light tan or pink to dark brown. Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a term for a part of something is used to refer to the whole, or vice versa. Understanding and cele brating the diversity of skin colors and being able to own who we are was an important aspect of this group project.

The team kicked off the project under standing the definition of “identity” by challenging the students to consider the parts of their identity that is given to them as well as the parts that they choose: do you see yourself? do you see others? do you think others might see you? does your skin color say about What does it not say? They then introduced the Big 8 Social identifiers helping shape one’s identity: Reflecting on these social identifiers, Tammy and the VMA Department had the students think about the ways in which their identity has been shaped by the groups they belong to. They then asked students to think about which of the socially constructed identities have shaped them the most. After exploring these identifiers, the 7th Graders and VMA faculty Christina Hendershaw and Katie Thoma collab orated to create a collective work of art representing their community and each individual’s exterior and interior Theselves.students began the project by taking a close-up photo of their skin. They then created an Identity Mind Map using colors, lines, and shapes to represent themselves using the fol lowing prompts: If you were a color…If you were a shape…If you were a line…

“The end result was a stunning piece, and it was great to partner with Chris tina, Katie, and Colleen,” said Tammy.

The collaborative work of art is cur rently on display in the Middle School Division Office.

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the Middle School Seminar every Tuesday and rotated through five different groups during the three months. The students from the Class of 2026 then declared their project intentions in the Spring after having met with the STEAM Seniors. Having Seniors visit the Middle Schoolers elevated their student ideas and conversations. The Senior mentors led brainstorming sessions with groups of younger students and served as sounding boards as they provided sage advice for the 8th Graders. This process helped the younger students artic ulate how their creative projects would show their growth as Middle ThisSchoolers.process was also beneficial to Windward’s STEAM Seniors, who were able to impart their knowledge learned through the years of crafting their independent community service projects and opened the space for the Seniors to connect with 8th Graders in a meaningful way. Next year, Windward looks forward to continuing and expanding this mentorship program.

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The Windward Debate squad made their first trip out to the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Lou isville, KY, which took place June 12-17. Amongst hordes of other bleary-eyed debaters ironing out the research in their case files and speech competitors fine tuning their hand gestures, Luke and Meiyi practiced their speeches, grabbed a few winks of nervous sleep, and headed into their first rounds. Both students had a really solid day one, with Luke in the top 30 competi tors and even a 1st Place finish for one of his rounds and Meiyi in just the 3rd rank amongst some of the toughest competitors in the country. The stu dents hit some tough rounds on day two and didn't end up making it into the top 60, but their hard work and determination was evident through the entire tournament. The team spent their last few days watching the final competitors live and ranking the competitors in Dra matic Interpretation and International Extemporaneous Speaking against the official panel of judges. Together, they rigorously analyzed the final rounds and debated over who they thought deserved the crown. Together, they will take their notes back to Windward to take another crack at it next year for the National Speech & Debate tourna ment in Phoenix!

A huge thank you to Windward’s Debate coaches, Will Vincent and Hatim Malek, who supported Luke and Meiyi in reaching the biggest Debate stage in America.

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Windward’s top debate students, Meiyi Wang ‘23 and Luke Gialanella ‘23 compete in the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Louisville, KY

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Back in Motion Windward Dance marks its return to campus in 2022 with two stunningly beautiful performances

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Evening of Dance

This year’s Evening of Dance program featured work from a diverse collec tion of artists that represent a new hybridity and multiplicity in Dance. These artists are choreographers, filmmakers, graphic designers, direc tors, entrepreneurs, and more. In their work with dancers in the Middle School Repertory Ensemble and Honors Dance 4: Dance Com pany classes, the artists stressed the importance of mental and physical agility and adaptability, speaking multiple creative languages, and the power of collaboration to ensure the vision is fully realized. Our dancers, in most processes, served as true collaborators or inspiration for the work, and through that discovered a newfound sense of ownership and engagement. What the dancers also found was a sense of community and camaraderie in the studio—some thing that was essential this year more than any other. A highlight for these student-artists was working with professional cho reographer for the concert stage and film, Laura Gorenstein Miller, who is also a Windward parent (Hugo Miller ‘23). Laura’s work, Begin Again, was a four movement piece performed to music “Stabat Mater” by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. This was the premiere of three of the four movements, including a re-staging of the third movement, which first premiered in February 2002 on The Milwaukee Ballet. Other artists on the program included: USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance alumni Ardyn Flynt, Sophia Oddi, and Justin Pham, as well as Juilliard Dance graduate Taylor Massa and London Contemporary’s Sadie Wilking. What also contributed to the expe rience of these young artists was the ability to create in our brand new Dance studio in the Academic Hub. The space has been inspiring and has pushed dancers to reach for more. Every day as we entered the studio, we were greeted by the expansive windows looking out towards the park, the incredible height of the ceil ing, and the beautiful natural light that poured into the room. The space not only influenced the creation of strong artistic work, but a strong work ethic as well. It is worth noting that the February 17 performance in the Irene Klein berg Theater was our first live perfor mance after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. With this in mind, we lead with grace, vulnerability, joy, and deepest gratitude for the opportu nity to return to the stage and share months of hard work with both our live audience and those streaming from home.

Spring Dance Concert Windward’s Spring Dance Concert, which is the culminating showcase for Windward Dance and features choreographic work developed over a three-month period by students throughout the department, is always a big draw for audiences and a point of great nostalgia for student-dancers grades 7 through 12, who take this time to reflect on the months and years past that led to this moment. Many of the dancers who perform in this show have also participated in our Winter concert, An Evening of Dance, which features all guest choreographic work. What makes the Spring Dance Concert so special is the opportunity students have to utilize the tools gained from the cre ative processes with professionals to develop their own methodologies and creative visions, and see the work through from ideation to execution.

This collection of student work rang ing from ballet to contemporary to jazz and from solo to large group work was presented in the Lewis Jackson Memorial Sports Center and was truly a celebration of the creativ ity and spirit of these young artists.

Parents, students, faculty, administra tion, prospective families and alumni joined to witness this powerful show case of student artistic expression.

The evening ended with a special pre sentation to our graduating Seniors during the bow, while a host of Wind ward Dance alumni (including James Gersh, Ava Green and Billie Morton), in addition to other alumni like Eli Brosmith, Ivy Pomerance and more looked on from the audience in a show of support for their fellow danc ers/friends/siblings and the program.

Both An Evening of Dance and our Spring Dance Concert felt like a full 360 moment for faculty and students alike, and we look forward to the 2022-23 Performing Arts season at Windward.

Notable Programs Windward Students Are Attending this Summer: • Berkeley School of Music • USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance • Interlochen Center for the Arts • Frenchwoods Performing Arts Festival • Lines Ballet Summer Intensive • University of Arizona Summer Dance Intensive • Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive • Francisco Gella’s Pre-professional Dancer Institute • The Ballet Clinic Graduating Seniors continuing their study of Performing Arts at the Collegiate level: Dance: • Fordham Alvin Ailey Dance Program, BFA • Duke University, BA • The George Washington University, BA • École Nationale de Cirque • Tulane University • University of Michigan • Trinity University • Alumni: Arts Umbrella Canada Music: • Oberlin Conservatory • Berklee College of Music • Yale University • Study abroad in Spain Theatre: • NYU Tisch Back in Motion Continued 32 - PERFORMING ARTS

They must serve as choreographers, performers, directors, music editors, costumers, production managers, and more in preparation for the show.

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While focusing on storytelling with the support of voice, body, found objects, and the simplest of props, the audience is encouraged to use their imagination as the story comes to life. The characters are in search of starstuff, the little parti cles of stars that have fallen from the sky; in our view, starstuff represents child hood and the wonder and imagination that comes along with it.

Peter and the Starcatcher is a great show filled with hilarious characters, an epic story, and many surprises. It is also far from perfect, much like its inspiration Peter Pan. Throughout the rehearsal process, we identified the problematic moments and stereotypical depictions that were present in the the source material and prioritized discussion and reinvention in order to create our unique vision of this production. Collectively as an ensemble we have done our best to present a flawed work thoughtfully and responsibly, and our journey has brought with it many meaningful conversations and closer connection along the way. Putting on a production at Windward is a demanding task, and a lot has been asked of our student artists, who more

Peter and the Starcatcher is a comingof-age story about children leaving childhood to become adults as they come to understand that the world they live in is a complex place. The parallels to our students’ current experience in 2022 are clear and undeniable. In this time of COVID, our work on Peter and the Starcatcher has been an exhilarat ing challenge and has become a vehicle for helping cast and crew members cope with this uncertain time.

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The play is a story of adventure, friend ship, and the celebration of imagination.

Student Crew Stage Managers Sofia Borin, Charlotte Siegel Assistant Stage Managers Noah Breiter, Lucas Goldsobel, Nick Letscher, Riley Taylor Sound Board Operator Lucas Goldsobel Assistant Audio Engineer Nick Letscher Wireless Assistants Jude St. John, Henry Kaplan, Connor Molinski Lighting Board Operator Sofia Borin Wardrobe Assistant Riley Taylor Deck Crew Noah Breiter, Jake Eaton, Henry Kaplan, Max Shoustal, Yaya Toubassy Scenic Crew B Doane, Jake Eaton, Talia Zipkin, Performing Arts Technology Class

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-Jordan Fox Cast of Characters Molly Nika Breiter Smee/Greggors Henry Brittan Black Stache Cameron Broumand Boy (Peter) Hudson Brown Prentiss Joy Cheng Lord Aster Francesca Coppola Slank/Teacher/Hawking Clam Erin Sarah Goldenberg Grempkin/Mack/Sanchez/Fighting Prawn Hope Hudson Morcomb Mrs. Bumbrake Hudson Janow Ted/Captain Scott Kiki McKenzie Alf Matthew Tenzer Swing Charlotte Siegel

than ever have had to cultivate a disci plined work ethic and rely on their love of creative collaboration in the face of challenges beyond their control. The stu dents persevered through tough times in the face of great uncertainty and had to overcome literal physical barriers because of their love of storytelling. The actors and crew deserve this moment to share their work in front of an audience: something they have not been able to do for so long. This has been an incredible opportunity to connect with an amazing cast and crew, and create art even with limitations. Windward Theatre will continue to perse vere, tell important stories, share joy, and celebrate the magic of living.

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Cast of Characters Theseus Daniela Benudiz Hippolyta Tabitha Green Philostrate Sophia Schuman Egeus Jolie Denny Hermia Carter Mitchell Demetrius Fin Affleck Helena Dori Farkas Lysander Cole Kaller Peter Quince Lila Hernand Bottom Emma Harris Flute David Martin Starveling Theo Karno-Glaser Snout Elise Pollack Snug JJ Dawley Oberon B Doane Titania Daisy Harkin-Goodrich Puck Joel Muepo Primrose Noa Alpern Ivy Lila Ahitov Peaseblossom Eden Adams Moth Mollie Garner Cobweb Juliet Sidoti Mustardseed Camila Cardenas Poppyseed Natalie Behrendt Tigerlilly Lilah Rubinson MAY 20 AND MAY 21, 2022 36 - PERFORMING ARTS

The Artistic Team Director and Choreographer James Patric Moran Music Director Zach Neufeld Dramaturg Whitney Wood Production Manager Veronica Bowers Scenic Painter Alex Kaye Master Fabricator Trevor Biggsman Scenic Builder Stephen Taylor, Benjamin Goodman, Matt Gerlach Scenic Rigger James Bice Costume Designer Felicia Rose Sound Designer Nichole Buffon Lighting Designer Zach Moore Hair and Makeup Designer Rebecca Maynes Fight Choreographer Mikael Mattsson “Welcome to the Jungle” Choreographer Julie Friedrich Assistant Choreographer Chloe Stephan “Wake Me Up Before You Go, Go” Choreographer Rebecca Barragan Calling Stage Manager Tiffany Strong Live Stream Engineer Ian Sloane Photography Heidi Marie Photography Area Advisor, Theater Jordan Fox The Student Crew Stage Manager Yaya Toubassy Assistant Directors Natalie Behrendt, Hudson Brown Dance Captain Noa Alpern Assistant Stage Managers Francesca Coppola, Hope Hudson-Morcomb, Riley Taylor Lighting Assistant Jake Eaton Sound Board Operator Nick Letscher Deck Chief Yaya Toubassy Wardrobe Assistant Riley Taylor WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 37 PERFORMING ARTS

Windward’s advanced acting students sit down with Ben Affleck to discuss his journey in acting and filmmaking the Wise

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Instead, they set out to create the work themselves. What came to fruition was one of America’s most iconic films, “Good Will Hunting,” which propelled Ben and childhood friend Matt Damon to Holly wood stardom.

Ben shared his earliest experiences as an actor in high school and the indispens able lessons he learned from his theatre teacher, most notably inspiring the confi dence within him to move to Los Angeles to pursue acting as a career. When Ben and his friends, who also shared a love for acting and filmmaking, had a difficult time finding work, they didn’t give up.

During the hour-long visit, Honors Advanced Theatre Ensemble Instructor and Theatre Area Advisor Jordan Fox asked Ben a series of questions about his expansive career. Our student artists heard from Ben about his experience taking on various roles, from how he cre ates a character for performance to the many lessons he learned from various artists and collaborators on set.

Honors Advanced Theatre Ensemble is a year-long course intended for Windward’s most advanced acting stu dents. Throughout the year, students hone their acting craft and have the opportunity to work as an ensemble to create provocative work. In addition, they engage in in-depth discussions about their work and are often joined by guest artists, who lead discipline specific workshops. On Wednesday, April 13, the class had a special visit from Ben Affleck, one of the greatest actors, directors, and screenwriters of our generation.

Our student artists had a chance to ask Ben questions directly regarding his journey. He emphasized the importance of staying true to yourself, and he also encouraged the class to always stay curi ous, to ask questions, and do research. He also spoke honestly and frankly about the setbacks and struggles he endured acknowledging the many complexities of fame. Finding ways to be confident in yourself is a vital piece to sustaining joy and creativity in your work, according to “BenBen. taught us some great lessons in sticking to your craft and not giving up. He also gave us advice on how to go far in the acting business. I really enjoyed our class with him and definitely will never forget it!” said Sammy Liker ’23. Ben’s visit came just one week before the actors performed in the Honors Advanced Theatre Ensemble Showcase, an evening of scenes and original videos. Ben’s stories certainly encouraged the actors to dive deeper into their perfor mances as they worked as an ensemble to create provocative work, which they shared with the Windward community. “This is such a special class as these dedicated actors are at a point where their passion for acting has really begun to solidify, and the process of lending themselves as storytellers is such a meaningful part of their day. Ben’s gen erosity of time, openness, and invalu able lessons were so inspiring for us. His insights about staying true to yourself and sustaining work in the entertain ment industry were so tangible for our student artists as they pursue careers in theatre and film,” said Jordan Fox. “We can’t thank Ben enough for joining us!”

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The Sweetest Sound On Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, the joyous sounds of Wind ward Music students could be heard once again as Windward’s annual Spring concerts returned to the Leicht man Levine Bridge. In a year that fea tured many obstacles, these concerts were the perfect showcase for the immense dedication and hard work of our student performers and faculty 30 show featured older stu dents in Windward Chromatics, Upper School Choir, Chamber Music Ensem ble, and the Advanced Jazz A & B combos, while the May 1 show featured the Middle School Chorus, Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, and the Jazz Ensemble. The first show was particu larly heartwarming, as it was the last concert for longtime music faculty member Dr. Bruce Eskovitz in a fulltime capacity. After winning top honors at the Forum Music Festival the previous weekend, the Chamber Music Ensemble had the chance to celebrate and perform their set, while the Advanced Jazz A group treated audience members to an impressive set of fully original works. In addition to their wonderful a cappella set, the Chromatics also presented a digital playlist of all Stephen Sondheim music in honor of his passing this last Theyear.second show allowed students the chance to show off for an audience of around 100 people, covering hits such as “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Chameleon,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and a “West Side Story” medley. This set not only featured our younger performers, but it also showed off our impressive Music Mentors who sat in and jammed with students.

he Music Department is both hon ored and saddened as 2021-22 marked Dr. Bruce’s last year as a fulltime faculty member and Head of the Music department. Dr. Bruce has been at Windward for 17 years. When he first came to the School, he adopted a pro gram that was in need of a little love, care, and excellence. For as long as we can remember, Bruce has always poured his heart and soul into Windward, the program, and his students and turned the Music Department into a thriving program that can rival any conserva tory level program around. There are not many people in this world who truly practice what they preach, and we can honestly say that every word of inspira tion, musical knowledge, and brilliance that Bruce impresses on his students, he absolutely practices himself every day. Even when Bruce is retired, and let’s face it, he might not be able to stay away, he will have left a lasting impression for many years to come. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bruce!

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Longstanding Music Department Head Dr. Bruce transitions to part-time role at Windward By Lisa Weinstein, Music Faculty

A t the beginning of 2022, Windward’s Vocal Music Department made the conscious decision to focus on music com posed by and written about marginalized voices, including music by composers and performers of color, from diverse cultures from around the world, and music by LGBTQ composers telling LGBTQ stories.

One such composer was Stephen Sond heim, widely viewed as an American musi cal theater pioneer in the history of the genre and an important LGBTQ voice. Sondheim’s best-known works include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962), Company (1970), Follies (1971), A Little Night Music (1973), Swee ney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), Sunday in the Park with George (1984), and Into the Woods (1987).

Celebrating Sondheim

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When Vocal Music Director Daniel Koh first learned of Sondheim’s passing in November 2021, he immediately thought of ways to celebrate the impact of Sondheim’s music and career. His music had not only had a profound impact on Daniel’s personal life, but as a teacher, Daniel looked for a way to share Sondheim’s brilliance and wisdom with his students in a meaningful, tangi ble way that was also collaborative and hands-on. The group soon embarked on a deep dive into the genius that is embodied in Sondheim’s work. Over the next few months, Daniel and his vocal ensemble students spent time exploring a wide variety of Sondheim’s music both as individual singers and as vocal ensembles. In all, they produced 20 solo recordings in Windward’s brand new vocal recording studio, located in the 400 “Delvingbuilding. into the world of Sondheim is an important and enriching experience for young singers, and through Daniel’s personalized song selection, I was able to discover more about myself as a singer and person. Stephen Sondheim was such a relevant and talented man, and I feel that this project both illuminated more of his true genius and created an opportunity for the brilliant and hardworking vocal music teachers and technical directors at Wind ward to shine!” said Yaya Toubassy ’24. Sondheim’s music has had a profound effect on Daniel for a variety of reasons, one of which is its ability to tell a story about the need for connection, something every one has been yearning for as they emerge from the “Sondheim’spandemic.music meant so much to me because he’s able to speak so eloquently about the need for a connection between people and, in particular, the need for a connection through storytelling and through art making. That’s a theme that carries over into all of his musicals. There’s a lot of resonance there between that over riding theme and his identity as an LGBTQ composer,” said Daniel. “One of the reasons why I gravitate towards it in particular is because I see the necessity of forming connections through storytelling. I see how that resonates with my own identity as a member of the LGBTQ community. I wanted to make sure that was expressed Thesomewhere.”finalset of recordings was compiled into a YouTube playlist, which was shared with the Windward community, and is also available by scanning the QR code below.

Paying Tribute To A Great Celebrating Sondheim Paying Tribute To A Great QR Code: Scan here to listen to the recordings.Sondheim “Sondheim’s music meant so much to me because he’s able to speak so eloquently about the need for a connection between people” -Daniel Koh A

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Ann Gianopulos Parent of Alexa ’21 and Niki ’23 2021-22 Volunteers Thank you to our amazing 2021-22 Windward Fund volunteers! The collective effort put forth by this group allows Windward the opportunity to improve our academic programs, provide financial aid to those who need it, and gives the School flexibility to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. WINDWARD FUND CO-CHAIRS Stephen Trilling Parent of Max ’24 Steering Co-ChairsCommittee Jordan Kaplan Alex Kwit Rich Pachulski Windward Fund Volunteers Janel GarethRachelAblonAdamsAstenSC Letitia Bridges Erica ShainazBroido&Mark Burg Yasmin Cader Amy Call Jo CristinaChampaWong & Conly Chi Alexandra Conrad Phyllis Crotty Sabine Dreher Teri ChoiwanEaton& David Essey Shannon & Dean Factor Lani & Justin Farar Scott EdCarolineJonathanFarkasFirestoneWittcoff&DouglasFuchsGargiulo SC Shana & Todd Garner Lori JenniferGoldsteinWiner-Gordon & Rafi Gordon Elise CynthiaMatthewBoHalimaDavidCathyMatthewGraceHayutinHeHernandHolmesHydeKaratz&Mitchell Kraus Jovana Lara-Brooks Maria Mancusco Gersh SC Pamela Mass SC Dorothy & David Measer Allison & Peter Morrison David Nelson Beth Osisek Matt Pauley SC Viveca RachaelPaulin-Ferrell&BobPlattSC Maureen & Noah Pollack Jessica Reid Jessica Rosenberg Jessica & Stephen Samuel Jiyoung Moon & Pawal Sasik Kevin PamelaScherSchwab SC Kate Seton Kelly JessicaSloan&Mark Sokol Maie & Richard St. John Michelle Taub SC Mitch Tenzer Neil Wertlieb SC Julian Zolkin SC denotes Steering Committee member 44 - DONOR IMPACT REPORT

$2,400,000 2021-22 WINDWARD FUND GOAL $3,582,828.00 2021-22 WINDWARD FUND TOTAL +49.3% WINDWARD FUND BY THE NUMBERS WINDWARD FUND AT WORK: Below are just a few things that the Windward Fund supported during the 2021-22 school year: • Furnished the newly opened Academic Hub with educational, modular, sustainable and functional furnishings • Installed a vibrant acoustic wall in the 400 building music room to improve sound quality for practice, performance and recording • Technological improvements abound throughout the campus including wall monitors and entrepreneurial software in learning studios that project class presentations and demonstrations with professional quality displays THANK YOU to our amazing parents, parents of alumni, alumni, grandparents, trustees, faculty and staff, and foundations and corporations, for helping us exceed our Windward Fund goal for 2021-22. Without your contributions, exceeding our goal would not have been possible! WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 45 DONOR IMPACT REPORT

Founder $50,000+ Anonymous (1) American Endowment Foundation c Viveca Paulin-Ferrell & Will Ferrell Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation William ElizabethLauder&Jon Marashi Lorraine & Damien McCann c EJ & Gregory Milken Christine & Dennis Miller Taylor ElizabethSteinGoldhirsh-Yellin & Eric Yellin Head of School $25,000+ Anonymous (1) Ben Affleck The Ahmanson Foundation c Gina Valentine & Mark Albert Virgina & Austin Beutner Wendy & Gary Broad ’77 c Shanna & Jonathan Brooks Kate & Arthur Coppola c The Elbaz Family Foundation Choiwan & David Essey Shannon & Dean Factor Jennifer Garner Ann & Jim Gianopulos c Nancy & Jon Glaser c Whitney & Bill Glass c Emma Watts & Jonathan Krauss Heidi & Damon Lindelof The Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation c Jennifer Lopez Joanne Gappy & Navid Mahmoodzadegan The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation The Musk Foundation The O’Connor Family Dana & Richard Pachulski c Patricia & Gregory Penske Gretchen & Dan Rush c Jennifer Rush c Jessica & Stephen Samuel The Schwartzberg Family c Lia & Jeffrey Seabold Nicole Pearl & Cindy Tobisman c Karen Blackfield & Stuart Tobisman Joanne Danto & Arnie Weingarden Elisabeth & Rich Welch c Kate Phillips-Wiczyk & Modi Wiczyk Visionary $15,000+ Anonymous (1) 1P Foundation c Sue & John Antoni Amy & Paul Arenson Michelle & Gareth Asten c The Benudiz Family Nicole & Brad Brooks c Maggie & Matthew Cwiertnia Valerie & Faraz Daneshgar c Sharon & Kovi Elkus The Kent-Feldman Family Angela Asher & Ted Fikre c Samantha & Jonathan Firestone Risa Gertner c Valerie Karno & Eric Glaser Jennifer Winer-Gordon & Rafi Gordon c Lisa & David Hernand The Klos Family Jenny & Alex Kwit c Kendra & Michael LaSalle Mai & James Lassiter Staci & Adam Miller c Robert Morton c The Newkirk Family Marlien Rentmeester & John Phelps Orit & Nadav Ravid c Anna & Jeffrey Reyna c Laura & Kenny Rogers c Raina & David Rosenblum c Pippa Bond & Stan Savage Jr. Pamela & Matt Schwab c The Shourie Family c Mark Siegel Ann & Eric Silverman Robin & Jeffrey Strug Lexine & Cuyler Tremayne c The Trilling Family Sharon De Mayo & Luca Viola Liz & Andy Waters c Patricia & Paul Weitz Leadership $10,000+ Anonymous (2) Sheri & Steve Altieri c Lori & Howard Altman c Kristin & Aaron Bendikson Hsiu-Yen & Sean Brosmith c Shainaz Donnelly Burg & Mark Burg c Jo Champa c Ashley & Scott Cohen The Crotty Family Cara Di Bona Teri Eaton c RollDonor The 100 Days of Giving campaign for the 2021-22 Windward Fund was an incred ible success! Together, the Windward community raised over $3.5 million, with over 97% current parent participation. We are truly grateful for the record-breaking year! These funds elevate our Program Enhancement, Financial Aid, and Research & Development programs. Windward respectfully acknowledges each of the following donors who have generously shown their support by making impactful contributions. c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving FA Indicates donation for Financial Aid Donor list is current as of July 27, 2022 Thank you! QR CODE: Scan here for theinformationmoreaboutWindwardFund. 46 - DONOR IMPACT REPORT

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Anonymous (1) Sheri & Steve Altieri c Lori & Howard Altman c Frieda & Ceth Ashendouek ’85 c Kristene & Jules Bernard c Karen Van Nuys & Antonio Bernardo c Sharnell & Clifton Blevins c Cathleen McGrath & James Blythe c Susan & Jim Bologna c Karol Watson & Christopher Branche Kathy & Richard Brisacher c Shainaz Donnelly Burg & Mark Burg c Becky & Troy Carter c Polina & Sam Chapiro c Joan & Ken Cohn c The Cotsen Family c Deborah & Eric Diamond c Tali Diamond Eva & Sabino Diaz c Julie & Steve Dolcemaschio c Patrice & Steven Dworkin Angela Asher & Ted Fikre c Emily & Ben Ford Adena & Bill Frank Rita Bower & Ray Friend c Jill & Leonard Fromer c Suzanne & Mitch Furst Shana & Todd Garner c Lori & Tom Gilder c Nancy & Jon Glaser c Allison Diftler & William Goldenberg c Linda & Richard Goldsmith Nancy & Jonathan Goodson Carol Schwartz & Elliot Gordon ’74 c Cami & Howard Gordon c Julia Coley & Jerry Goren c Stacie & Bryan Hausner c Kristen & David Hodess Gail & Robert Holmes c Andrea & Scott Holtzman c Francie Calfo & Trent Jones Dana & Adam Kaller c Karen & Jeff Kirshner Suzan & Matthew Lamishaw c Laura Ornest & Rick Leslie Elinor & Jonathan Lewis c Luellen & Daniel Lucid Jennifer & Charles Malaret c Susana & David Martin The Mass Family c Sonia Soni & Deepak Mehta Mindy & Mark Owens Linda & Richard Page Julie Leeds & Rob Pasnau ’85 Daniel Paulson Kerry & Howard Perlow c Leslie Saxon & Gary Poole c Mary & Mark Presser Lisa & Jon Provisor c Tristan Bickman & David Ribakoff c Elizabeth & David Ricanati c The Holly & Eric Rosen Family The Roth Family c Joy & Jason Rothenberg c James Rothstein c Dorothy & Avram Salkin c Karinn & Todd Sammann c Maryann & Michael Sanders Ramona Robinson & Edward Saunders Lolita Davidovich & Ron Shelton c The Stratton Family c Evan Strauss Lori Zukerman & Thomas Strouse c Joanne Van Emburgh & Sam Surloff Azita Ashofteh & Farhad Vafaee c Lisa & Dennis Walker c Candice & Perrie Weiner c Amy & Brian Weitman c La Donna & Neil Wertlieb c Leslie & David Wimmer c Sharon Pearline & Henry Zangwill c Parents of Alumni will always be part of the Windward community. We are grateful for your continued support and generosity and are thrilled to connect with you in the years ahead! c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving

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Grandparents and Special Friends Donor Roll Anonymous (2) Delores & Bruno Alia Elle Crotty ’24 Luke Crotty ’26 Satik Arakelian Diana Levine ’27 Roz & John Arenson Max Anstey ’16 Oliver Arenson ’25 Julia Arenson ’27 Judith Avery Lilah Newkirk ’24 Betty & George Baffa c Ashley Sammann ’18 Luke Sammann ’23 Marty Behrendt c Jessica Behrendt ’22 Natalie Behrendt ’25 Phyllis & Robert Blaunstein Dylan Reid ’24 Julian Reid ’28 Tobi Molenaar & Stanley Cohen Alex Ahitov ’24 Lila Ahitov ’26 Joan & Ken Cohn c Jake Kaplan ’27 Lili & Mostafa Danesch Leily Khajavi ’23 Celia Davidson Farkas c Aaron Farkas ’14 Courtney Farkas ’20 Reed Farkas ’23 Dori Farkas ’25 Gina Di Bona Phoebe Swartz ’24 Erica Gerard Di Bona & Vincent Di Bona Phoebe Swartz ’24 Mary Jane Edwards c Jake Edwards ’20 Matt Edwards ’22 Alice & Phillip Eng c Samantha Eng ’23 Brady Eng ’25 Cheryl Freitag Christopher Robson ’23 Suzanne & Mitch Furst Pearl Furst ’25 Levi Furst ’28 Caryl Golden & James Gerson Lucas Morrow ’27 Julian Goldstein Max Trilling ’24 Rosyln & Selvyn Gottlieb Zach Gottlieb ’24 Lilly Gottlieb ’25 Sophie Gottlieb ’26 Myra & Brian Greenspun Oliver Arenson ’25 Julia Arenson ’27 Ruth & Tom Harkin McQuaid Harkin-Goodrich ’24 Daisy Harkin-Goodrich ’26 Stephanie Hayutin Bianca Hayutin ’25 Luca Hayutin ’28 Nery & Dave Heenan Malia Heenan ’26 Margaret Hinkle Benjamin Sommer ’22 Lilly Tartikoff Karatz & Bruce Karatz Levi Karatz ’25 Loretta & Norton Karno Theo Glaser ’27 Ellen & Jay Kaufman Nathan Kaufman ’24 Wendy & Buzz Kersman Luca Measer ’25 Pauline & Marty Leitzes Josie Hoeber ’23 Juliette Hoeber ’26 Miriam & Hilel Lewis Josh Elkus ’27 Lany & Sy Lippman Lila Hernand ’26 Shelly & Martin Mand Maple Mand ’25 O.B. Mand ’27 Cynthia & Joshua Martin Carter Mitchell ’25 Linda McCormack Maple Mand ’25 O.B. Mand ’27 Virginia Musich Carter Musich ’27 Roberta & Richard Nathanson Jonah Nathanson ’26 Eva Baker & Harold O’Neil Jacob Bickman ’16 Matthew Bickman ’18 Amanda Bickman ’19 Abby Ribakoff ’25 Beverly & Stephen Pazuk c Nikki Naficy ’21 Kamran Naficy ’23 June & Carl Phelps Jack Phelps ’25 Bunny Pollack & Stan Korenman Elise Pollack ’27 Marlene Ricanati Eli Ricanati ’18 Lev Ricanati ’20 Mia Ricanati ’22 Marie & Louis Robbins c Jake Edwards ’20 Matt Edwards ’22 Joan & Robert Rosenbaum Jaden Rosenbaum ’22 Julian Rosenbaum ’23 Loni & Jeffrey Rush c Billie Morton ’20 Adin Rush ’23 Emmy Morton ’24 Amelia Rush ’26 Asher Rush ’26 Christie Salomon c Ava Gargiulo ’21 Emma Gargiulo ’21 Jack Gargiulo ’24 Jesse Tripp ’26 Patty Samarge James Powell ’26 Julianna Samarge ’26 Barbara & Herb Siderman Aaron Goldstein ’21 Zach Goldstein ’25 Karen Blackfield & Stuart Tobisman Eli Pearl ’23 Alex Pearl ’25 Ava Pearl ’25 Joanne Danto & Arnie Weingarden Owen Shore ’26 Pamela & Herbert Williams Jasmine Blevins ’17 Michael Blevins ’23 Deborah & Richard Winn Campbell Scotch ’23 Amelia Scotch ’25 Bonnie Zolkin Reese Zolkin ’25 Windward School extends gratitude and appreciation to all proud Grandparents of Windward students and alumni. We are thankful for their support and active participation in our community. c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving; Italicized indicates student(s) given on behalf of 52 - DONOR IMPACT REPORT

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Alumni Leadership Frieda & Ceth Ashendouek ’85 c Amy Green Bray ’99 & Tom Bray FA Wendy & Gary Broad ’77 c Tamy & Marc Cohen ’91 Isaiah Evans ’12 Portia & Sean Furst ’88 c Carol Schwartz & Elliot Gordon ’74 c FA Tamara & Andrew Gross ’92 c Alexander Kane ’90 FA Alison Kaplan ’96 & Jason Kaplan Emily Kovner ’91 c Lauren & Josh Lippman ’95 c Kimberly & Joshua Perttula ’88 c Samantha Abrahamson-Remeny & Justin Remeny ’95 Michal Amir Salkin & Ken Salkin ’86 c Jyoti Sehdeva & Paul Sehdeva ’93 Nina Kogan Tepper ’86 & Yaniv Tepper Maia & Matt Wapnick ’02 Andrew Woodman ’08 Alumni Laura Adell & Jeremy Adell ’85 FA Ayn Allen Howze ’98 & Leonard Howze FA Adelaine Antonino ’96 FA Daniel Bakaitis ’03 FA Crystal Balthrop ’96 FA Naader Banki ’07 Amanda Bickman ’19 FA Jacob Bickman ’16 FA Matthew Bickman ’18 FA Jasmine Blevins ’17 Samantha Chinn ’86 c Haley Chrystie ’02 FA Jeremy Cohen ’17 FA Wendy Dembo ’84 c Adam Dworkin ’05 FA Una Ercegovac Makris ’95 FA Evan Eshel ’20 Aaron Farkas ’14 Tyler Feigá ’10 FA Erin & David Felman ’96 Jennifer & Robert Galperson ’90 c FA Jolie Garwood ’96 FA Tiffanie & Jeff Gilder ’08 c Gigi & Jay Goodfader ’88 Nicole Gordon ’03 Jennifer & Scott Gordon ’84 c Brett Gottlieb ’85 c Brandon Hakim ’08 c Morgan Handel & Ryan Handel ’00 FA Lauren Hoffman ’05 c Hannah Holmes ’13 Andrea Kahn ’02 Grant Klein ’13 Tracy ’91 & Ethan Kleinberg ’85 FA Stephanie & Gregory Konkoff ’88 FA Vanessa Sorenson & Derek Leavitt ’95 c Corey Lebowitz ’08 Sarah Lidschin ’87 c Amanda Cohn Matus ’02 & Nick Matus FA Meagan & Brian Midwin ’97 FA Laurel Miller ’90 FA Ryan Mirkin ’06 c Stacie Muñoz ’06 FA Daniel Newman ’01 Francine Magasinn Nicholson ’05 FA Hannah Freed Northenor ’99 c Julie Leeds & Rob Pasnau ’85 FA Matthew Perlow ’17 FA Mark Polland ’81 c FA Miriam Van Allen & Scott Porter ’88 Jennifer Portnoy ’92 FA Sibylle & Howard Postley ’82 c Heather Regnier ’04 c Jennifer Regnier ’02 c David Reisner ’76 FA Ashley Rose ’03 Sydney Rosen ’16 Natalie Rosenblatt ’90 FA Amber & Warren Saft ’91 c Benjamin Sanders ’02 c Alex Sarkissian ’09 FA Michael Shephard ’13 Jennifer & Rob Solomon ’87 c Adam Spira ’92 FA Michael Sugarman ’05 Erica Tukiainen ’06 Lori & Barry Turbow ’89 c George Ulmer ’90 FA Seena Vafaee ’16 c FA Cole Wertlieb ’17 Curtistine Spates White ’84 & Tom White c you to a Windward Fund in 2021-22 fiscal Your generosity supports Research and Development, Program Enhancements, and Financial Aid on campus. truly a difference in the lives of our you supporting your alma mater.

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students, and we appreciate

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c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving FA Indicates donation for Financial Aid Alumni Council President Lauren Hoffman ’05 Engagement Chair Brandon Hakim ’08 Events Chair Derek Leavitt ’95 Giving Chair Barry Turbow ’89 Members Naader Banki ’07 Jasmine Blevins ’17 Scott Gordon ’84 Andrea Kahn ’02 Sarah Lidschin ’87 Mark Polland ’81 Heather Regnier ’04 Matt Wapnick ’02 WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 53 DONOR IMPACT REPORT

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Faculty and Staff Donor Roll Melanie Arias c Natasha Arnold c Ken Asher c Gabe Baez c Richard Bailey c Dawn Barrett c Angelica Benavides Brian Bernhards c Brittany Berriz c Dirk Binkley c Michael Bognanno c Jim Bologna c Erin CieloBorgstromBotello-Williams c Molly Branch c Roger RichardBridgesBrisacher c Regan Buck Bardeen c Whitney Burke c Kermit Cannon c Becky Carter c Mya Caruso c Alma Castellanos c Maynor Castellanos c Kevin JesseChanChavez Candice Chiang c Sarah Clark c Tammy Clem c Carrie Creighton c Emily Dawe c Tony de los Reyes c Paola DeCastro c JP deGuzman c Benjamin Delwiche Christina Dempsey c Alden BruceAndrewDerrDiverEskovitz c Phoebe Fan c Alia Faubert c Ayn Faubert c Lindsay Flacks Jordan Fox c Michael Fox-Boyd Asha Francisco Julie Friedrich c Patrick Friel c Ray Friend c Margarito Garcia Jeffrey Gilder '08 c Tom Gilder c Hiliana Gomez c Edgar Gonzalez c Ashley Goodman c Julia Coley c Kimberly JillStephanieGreenGrissomGully c Daniel Gutierrez c Colleen EveneshiaHargadenHedgeman c Christina Hendershaw c Susan Ann-MarieHerreraHobbs c Erika GailReginaHoffmanHoffmanHolmes c Josh Holt c Tiffaney Hughes c Simon Huss c Sudha FrancesJogaJones c Natasa Jovanovic c Kevin Kloeker c Lindsay Knaub c Daniel Koh c Jeff Lake Becca DorothyLarsonLeec Karan Lodha Gage Loveless c Alesia Lowe c Eric Mandel c Corey Marquetti Susan Marx c Jamey McElvain-Whitman Drue Metz c Alexa Micek Jeff Miller c Emily Miner c James Patric Moran c Veronica Mullins Sarah Musich c Kara KevinZacharyNebelNeufeldNewmanc Tri Nguyen c Max Nishimura c Hannah Freed Northenor '99 c Wayne Northrup c Vanessa Nygaard c Samantha Pack Chris Padilla c Sharon Pearline c Colin Pfaff c Julia Phillips c Robin Pickett c Nora Portillo c Tyrone Powell c Karalyn Ramon c Nery LaurenReynaRice c Michelle Richman c Dawn Robinson c Colin Rose c Regina Rubio c Marie Sater Foss Dahlia Setiyawan c Ryan Shelven Kyle MajaZakariaShimodaSolotoffStarcevicc Donata Takahashi c Katie Thoma c Ben Thomas c Austin Totty c Mark Tronson c Garret Tyau Jacob Van der Wilk c Damon Van Leeuwen c Jacqueline Varney c Vanessa Vazquez c Jill Velazquez c Raul Villa Will LisaVincentWalker c Lisa Weinstein c La Donna Wertlieb c Jon PhaizonAmandaWestermanWestrickWood c Whitney Wood c Sherif Zakaria Uriel Aguirre Zamora Jenn Zanoria c Alejandro Zuniga c

100% PARTICIPATION

Once again, during the 2021-22 School Year, 100% of Faculty and Staff donated to the Windward Fund! In the 2021-22 school year, Windward’s Faculty and Staff achieved 100 percent participation for the eighth year running. Your gifts, in addition to your dedication to the community, send a strong signal of your belief in the power of a Windward education. We couldn’t be more grateful for you as supporters of the Windward Fund. c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving

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c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving MG Indicates Matching Gifts Foundations and Corporate Support We are grateful for the partnership and support of these foundations and corporations, which are vital to the growth and success of Windward School. 1P Foundation c The Ahmanson Foundation c American Endowment Foundation c Apple Inc. MG Bank of America MG Benevity Community Impact Fund c MG The Blum Family Foundation c Gary Broad Foundation c Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation c MG The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Charities Aid Foundation of America MG MarvinCigna & Betty Danto Family Foundation Durfee Foundation Fields Family Foundation Francis & Loretta Hung Foundation c J.R. Hyde III Family Foundation Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation The Hartman Family Charitable Foundation Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles c Jewish Federation of Cleveland Karno EdwinGregoryMarashiFoundationFamilyFoundation&EJMilkenFoundationW.PauleyFoundation c Pazuk Family Charitable Fund c The Richard Salomon Family Foundation The Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation c Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program MG Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Schwab Charitable Fund Arnold & Rachel Smith Family Foundation United Way of Deleware Vanguard Charitable c The Walt Disney Company Foundation MG c Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program MG c Yourcause, LLC MG WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 55 DONOR IMPACT REPORT

WINDWARD FUND TOTAL RAISED $3,582,828.00 FINANCIAL AID 8% RESEARCH •••DEVELOPMENT&•Tuitionassistance•TextbooksandOneCardfunds•RetreatsupportDiversity,equity,andinclusiontrainingforfacultyandstaAdditionalremotelearningsupportforfacultyandstaProfessionalworkshops,trainingsandconferencesforfacultyandsta 41% • Fully furnished the newly opened Academic Hub with technology and furniture • Acoustical wall installation in the 400 building for music programs • Windward Network Internships, networking, and support for current students & alumni 51% ENHANCEMENTSPROGRAM (Including $570,000 for the Academic Hub) 2021-22 AllocationsExpense 56 - DONOR IMPACT REPORT

A 6,400 square foot proscenium theater with stateof-the-art sound and technology. With seating for 250, this space will allow for dance, theater, and music performances. as well as lectures, group presentations and speaking events. The Theater will have rear stage projection, an audience chamber and orchestra pit.

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The new Innovation & Arts Center will be located on the south side of campus and will have a large footprint of 33,500 square feet. The three-story Center will serve as an incubator space in which students can develop the critical thinking, collaborative, and creative skills that are essential to future growth and success in today’s ever changing environment.

As we embark on a new school year, we are looking ahead to what’s next on the horizon. In 2023, Windward will be breaking ground on the new Innovation & Arts Center and the Milken Family Community Gathering Plaza.

Innovation & Arts Center

INNOVATION CAMPAIGN On the Horizon

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he opening of the Academic Hub in the winter of 2021 was a monumental moment for the Windward community. The Hub’s new footprint on the Windward campus has allowed for stronger connections between students and faculty, provided spaces for growth, connectivity, design thinking and development that has transformed the campus.

KEY FEATURES Allison & Bennett Rosenthal Theater

Community Keynote Stage & Recital Hall

Innovation & Arts Center KEY FEATURES Innovation & Arts Center ADDITIONAL FEATURES Art Gallery

An Advanced Makers Space featuring engineering for tactile learning experiences. With 1,775 square feet, the Studio Lab will offer students the opportunity to be hands-on learners, exploring with 3D printers, state-of-the-art technology and will be the new home of the Omnicats Robotics Program. QR CODE: Scan to learn more about the Campaign.Innovation

A 1,470 square foot gallery with showcase windows to draw in natural light and views from campus. The Art Gallery will fea ture student art exhibitions, pro fessional guest artists, events and

The Community Keynote Stage & Recital Hall will provide superior acoustic sound quality for live vocal and instrumen tal performances. With 239 seats and 4,200 square feet of space, this auditorium will provide a place for musical per formances, Keynote speakers, school and division assemblies, TED Talks and Senior Capstone presentations.

The new Plaza will be located between the Leichtman-Levine Family Foun dation Bridge and the Schwartzberg Family Bridge, connecting the campus across the Sepulveda Channel. The Plaza will feature outdoor gathering space for performances, meetings, presentations and outdoor learning opportunities.

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Milken Family Community Gathering Plaza

lectures,

more! • Lobby • Recital Hall Gallery • Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship Studio with Breakout Rooms • Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship Deck • Special Events Roof Deck

Maker Studio & Robotics Lab

Tsai Gallon Families The

The Nichols Levey Family Lydia & Charles Oppenheim I-Shyh & Paul Ortiz Patricia Duncan & Winston Peters Jessica & Eric Reid Michelle & David Taub Courtney & Jared Wolff Malea & Reza Zafari Gina Deutsch-Zakarin & Mark Zakarin is with appreciation and gratitude that we thank the following families for their commitment to progress and their investment in the Innovation Campaign and the future of Windward School. This list is current as of July 14, 2022.

The Newkirk & Ouchi Pauley & Darren Peers & Bob Platt Bickman & & Kenny Sachs Family & Evan Schlessinger Paulina & Carlos Smith The St. John Family The Stratton Family The Trilling Family Trina & Adam Venit Candice & Perrie Weiner Amy & Brian Weitman Elisabeth & Rich Welch La Donna & Neil Wertlieb $50,000+ John LorraineNadineAndrewsBell&Joe Berchtold Alex & Jason Brent Alison Garb Risa CathyGertner&Josh Goldsmith Roopal & Dylan Jadeja Lindsey & Matt Karatz Lisa & Brian Kessler Leah & John Ketcham The Koudsi Family Serena & Shawn Levy Laura & Chris Miller Judith Hayward & Michael Parks Kimberly & Joshua Perttula '88 Aimee & Mark Rosenbaum Sharon & Shawn Sani Bart Williams up to $49,999 Randye Soref & Michael Abrams Jennifer & Chris Andrews Jamie & Michael Angus Kamila & Dilip Bhavnani Karol Watson & Christopher Branche Rachel & John Edwards Katherine & Sean Eskovitz

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$2MM+ The Milken Family Allison & Bennett Rosenthal $1MM+ Anonymous (3) Christine & Jordan Kaplan The Schwartzberg Family $500,000+ The Ahmanson Foundation Valerie & Faraz Daneshgar Shannon & Dean Factor Caroline & Michael Hackman Dana & Richard Pachulski The Shourie Family $250,000+ Anonymous (2) Shainaz Donnelly Burg & Mark Burg Andrea & Barry Cayton The Crotty Family Quinn & Bryan Ezralow Jon & Nancy Glaser Jenny & Alex Kwit Allison & Jeffrey Mirkin Sam Naficy The O'Connor Family The Rosenthal Family Pamela & Matt Schwab Tuzon-Stone Family The Yi Family $100,000+ Anonymous (7) Lori & Howard Altman Michelle & Gareth Asten The Benudiz Family Nicole & Brad Brooks Jo JuliaChampa&Jonathan Eng Angela Asher & Ted Fikre The Finger Family Samantha & Jonathan Firestone The Foster Family Evanne & Edward Gargiulo Maria Mancuso Gersh & Gary Gersh Carol Schwartz & Elliot Gordon '74 Susan Winfield & Stephen Grynberg Shiva & Cyrus Hadavi Wendy & Gary Leshgold Lisa & Kevin Lewin The Lugash Family The Mass Family Michelle & Yariv Milchan Staci & Adam Miller Angela & Mark Milstein

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The Kallman Family The Kane Family Emily Kovner ’91 Cathy & Matt Leaf Heidi & Damon Lindelof Debbie & Jonathan Markiles Dana Sano & James Meyers

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Richard Newman The

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David Ribakoff Laura

The Farar Family Ryan & Tucker Gates Lori & Tom Gilder Sheri & Michael Green Jamie & Joshua Gutfreund

The Gutman Family Stacie & Bryan Hausner

- Jo Champa Parent of Sean ’23

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The field of educational neuroscience has shown us that teenagers are exquisitely primed to thrive when their brains are developing. This stage of extreme neuroplasticity is a window of opportunity for kids to learn, adapt, evolve and become functionally smarter. In other words, children are ripe for learning until their frontal cortex is I’veclosed!always taught my son, Sean, now a rising Senior, that the biggest adventures can be found in books, opening his heart and mind to the world. Sean chose Windward for Middle School after the devastating loss of his father, my husband, Joe. He had friends who attended and I knew parents who I respected, particularly when it came to their educational choices for their children. The connections were important and so was the supportive environment which provided a very warm welcome to a boy who had lost his dad.

As a family with dual citizenship—Italian and American--Windward turned out to be the perfect place. For us, it has been a blending of cultures, a community of parents who are down to earth and care tremendously about their children, an education that is both academically rigorous but with access to the arts, music and humanities and, importantly, an approachable and attentive administration. Luckily, Sean has also benefited from some absolutely outstanding, passionate teachers, educators for whom he works harder because of their enthusiasm and encouragement. Windward partners with parents so that students can become citizens of the world with important character traits such as honesty, empathy, tenacity, and optimism. The school doesn’t make products, it makes human beings. As an ardent believer in childhood education, I’ve often said that no matter what you face, education can never be taken away from you, and so the goal is to acquire as much of it as possible. My father was a farmer’s son from the poorest region in Southern Italy. Through hard work and perseverance at school, he rose to become a renowned cardiothoracic vascular surgeon. My husband, the son of Irish immigrants, was born impoverished in a tenement house on the rough and tumble Lower East Side of New York City. He was a grateful recipient of a Rockefeller Foundation scholarship to Harvard Law School and ended up profoundly impacting the entertainment I’veindustry.traveled the world and seen so much potential go to waste. And so, I’ve helped build schools in Cambodia and volunteered in India. I can only imagine what the lives of those children would be if they had access to a school like Windward. Education is the way out from crushing poverty. When people ask me why I give, I answer, “Why wouldn’t anyone give if they had the resources to change even just one person’s life?” What drives me is my desire for as many children as possible to have the same opportunities as Sean. Simultaneously, I get to model philanthropy for my son within the critical field of education. The Innovation Campaign propels Windward to the next level, maintaining the School’s relevance in a faster changing world so students can be global citizens of today and tomorrow.

2021-22 Parent Guild All Windward parents are members of the Parent Guild. The Parent Guild’s volunteer programs strengthen the Windward School community, enriching the social, cultural, educational, and fundraising activities of the School. Every volunteer’s time is appreciated and meaningful; special thanks goes out to those who led the Parent Guild in 2021-22. 2022-23 Executive Committee Cara Di SueAngelaJulietPatriciaMarySamRainaChelseaBonaPattersonRosenblum(7th/8th)Firestone(9th/10th)BethBroumand(11th/12th)ZanuckOhArmitageAntoniPresident Vice MemberInclusivityPresidentSocialTreasureratLarge 2021-22 Executive Committee Marnie Altman Cara Di Bona Raina Rosenblum (7th/8th) Kimberly Perttula (9th/10th) Mary Beth Broumand (11th/12th) Ing ChelseaLee Patterson Elise Beane Sue Antoni President Vice MemberInclusivityPresidentSocialTreasureratLarge WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 61 DONOR IMPACT REPORT

Thank you to all of the Senior families who generously donated over $35,000 to the Class of 2022 Senior Class Gift, a tradition to honor graduates and provide a lasting legacy at the School. These gifts will be put towards the Windward Network, offering support to all of our students and alumni through internships, opportunities to network and explore mentorship and job opportunities through Windward at Work, invitations to upcoming industry networking events, and more. The Class of 2022 will have a commemorative paver on campus to acknowledge their support of the Windward Network. Italicized indicates student(s) given on behalf of 62 - DONOR IMPACT REPORT

Senior Class Gift

Gina Valentine & Mark Albert Kate Albert ’22 Toba Khedoori & Eric Allaway Karim Allaway ’22 Virginia & Austin Beutner Emily Beutner ’22 Meghan & Randy Bishop Grant Bishop ’22 Kyra Bishop ’22 Alex & Jason Brent Christopher Brent ’22 Cicek & Paul Bricault Melise Bricault ’22 Tracy & Graydon Brittan Henry Brittan ’22 Cynthia Sikes & Ross Brodie Mitchell Brodie ’22 Mary Beth & Cameron Broumand Cameron Broumand ’22 Amy Jan & Phillip Cheng Joy Cheng ’22 Melissa & Stephen Cope Veronica Cope ’22 Janel Ablon & Matthew Davis Garrett Davis ’22 Tali Diamond Henry Diamond ’22 Nancy Lee & Elton Doi Maddie Doi ’22 Caskey & Mick Ebeling Angus Ebeling ’22 Rachel & John Edwards Matthew Edwards ’22 David Fishman Teala Fishman ’22 Courtney Thorne-Smith and Roger Fishman Jack Fishman ’26

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atWindwardWork by the Numbers Our online networking platform, Windward at Work, now has over 875 users, including: PARENTS160ALUMNI266STUDENTS450& FRIENDS of WINDWARD Toni & Steve Goldsobel Lucas Goldsobel ’22 Chelsea Grayson Shane Grayson ’22 Adi & Jerry Greenberg Gavan Greenberg ’22 Davina Grossman Samara Grossman ’22 Cynthia Mathis-Herring & Charles Herring Chandler Herring ’22 Ing Lee & Todd Jerry Lucas Jerry ’22 Frances Kallman Nicky Kallman ’22 Michelle & Steven Kane Stella Kane ’22 Lorie Alexander & Thomas Kreller Zoe Kreller ’22 Elinor & Jonathan Lewis Rachel Lewis ’22 Marci Pool & David Madden Riley Madden ’22 Pamela & Ron Mass Theo Mass ’22 Dana Sano & James Meyers Kai Meyers ’20 Michelle & Yariv Milchan Nathaniel Milchan ’22 Randee & Richard Motzkin Eli Motzkin ’22 Sammy Motzkin ’22 Cheryl & David Nelson Ella Nelson ’22 Robert Nolan Rebecca Nolan ’22 Susan & Matthew O'Connor Abbie O'Connor ’22 Kimberly & Joshua Perttula '88 Jonah Perttula ’22 Anna & Jeffrey Reyna Hailey Reyna ’22 Beth & David Ricanati Mia Ricanati ’24 Christine Olsen & Jason Richman Ella Richman ’22 Aimee & Mark Rosenbaum Jaden Rosenbaum ’22 Amy Klimek & Joshua Roth Henry Roth ’22 Courtney Schaberg Cate Schaberg ’22 Dana & Evan Schlessinger Shira Schlessinger ’22 Jaime & Andrew Schwartzberg Sophie Schwartzberg ’22 Rochelle & Ian Siegel Charlotte Siegel '22 Robyn & Marc Sidoti Nicholas Sidoti ’22 Marin Hinkle & Randall Sommer Benjamin Sommer ’22 Maie & Richard St. John Zane St. John ’22 Gail Woods & Mitchell Tenzer Matthew Tenzer ’22 Lexine & Cuyler Tremayne Sydney Tremayne ’22 Azita Ashofteh & Farhad Vafaee Keon Vafaee ’22 Amy & Brian Weitman Zack Weitman ’22 Emily Stern & Jeremy Weitz Ben Weitz ’22 Leslie & David Wimmer Max Wimmer ’22 Patricia & Harrison Zanuck Luke Zanuck ’22 WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 63 DONOR IMPACT REPORT

Alexis & Craig Fingold Samantha & Jonathan Firestone Evanne & Edward Gargiulo Shana & Todd Garner Sheri & Michael Green Wendy & Brett Hauser Jennifer & Marc Heenan Lisa & David Hernand Jennifer Leitzes & Jon Hoeber Christine & Jordan Kaplan Kendra & Michael LaSalle Heidi & Damon Lindelof Maya Burrell Marrero Lorena Barrientos & Mark Merritt Susan & Matthew O'Connor Juliet & Jun Oh Kimberly & Joshua Perttula '88 Amy & Patrick Russo Jaime & Andrew Schwartzberg Shawn & Jason Silletti Diana & Frank Stephan Michelle & Robert Watkins Evelyn & Manuel Weiskopf

Party Book Hosts Michelle & Gareth Asten Elise & Eric Beane Mary Beth & Cameron Broumand Tamy & Marc Cohen '91 Kate & Arthur Coppola Cara Di Bona Ilana & Justin Farar

While Windward School’s Party Book program is certainly about having fun, it also serves a deeper purpose: to build a sense of inclusivity and community among all Windward families. Thank you to our Party Book 2021-22 hosts. Proceeds from the Party Book benefit Windward’s Research and Development and Financial Aid Programs. K P P A R T AY Y

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Old favorites like Tales at the Table will welcome community members back to campus this Fall, and Windward cohorts will once again attend the Student Diver sity Leadership Conference and People of Color Conference after a multi-year hiatus. From longrunning staples to growing programs like Windward’s Black Student Union, 2022-23 Windward looks forward to working together in providing another year of engagement, community building, and connection. QR CODE: Scan to read the Spring 2022 issue of the AAPI Newsletter

National Hispanic Heritage Month

GLSEN Day of Silence Friday, April 14 May AAPI Heritage Month Jewish American History Month

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National Disabilities Awareness Month Ramadan March 22 - April 21 April Arab American Heritage Month

National Native American History Month

The end of the 2021-22 school year fea tured a flurry of activity as the Wind ward community closed the final months with a number of DEIB celebrations and events. In addition to ongoing Affinity Group and Open Space efforts, the School also invited the community to learn more about the various groups and cultures on campus by way of nationally recognized monthly spotlights. In March, the School held a series of Middle School and Upper School panel discussions celebrating Women’s History Month. Informed by the month’s theme— Women Providing Healing and Promoting Hope—the series was led by both parent and faculty women. Discussing the impor tance and significance of Women’s History Month, as well as their own shared and individual experiences, the series looked at representation, inequity, and identity through a uniquely personal lens. In May, the School honored the many contributions and influences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Ameri cans to the history, culture, and achieve ments of the United States by celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Her itage Month. Students, parents, faculty, and staff celebrated the month by way of regional dishes, an ongoing storytelling series, and affinity group discussions. The month was capped off by the release of a student-written AAPI newsletter, which included student and faculty perspective pieces, as well as personal experiences and performances. The end of the school year coincided with the beginning of Pride Month as Wind ward student leaders in SAGA, SPEC TRUM, and the LGBTQIA+ Affinity groups worked to create educational on-campus displays including biographies, timelines, and Pride flag meanings. Inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, Pride Month allowed students, parents, faculty, and staff the forum to celebrate and educate themselves as either members of the community or as allies, working together to promote equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Americans.

September

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

January Lunar New Year Sunday, January 22 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Friday, January 27 February Black History Month March Women's History Month

Diwali Monday, October 24 November

National Coming Out Day Tuesday, October 11 Tales at the Table Tuesday, October 18 at 6 p.m.

DEIB Events at a Glance

September 15 - October 15 October LGBTQIA+ History Month

2022-23

Looking ahead, the 2022-23 school year will feature a number of welcome returns.

I am extremely passionate about diver sity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work. My passion for the work stems from my childhood growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Through adult eyes, I can look back in hindsight and recognize that I had a very special childhood. I had a loving mother and lots of amazing adult mentors—teach ers, coaches, and clergy. But most of my memories are clouded by a central theme. Pain… the pain of constantly feeling “othered.” The pain of feeling left out. The pain of being told over and over and over again that I didn’t belong and that I didn’t matter. While most of the messages I received were based on race, I also felt insecure about a myriad of other things—my family’s socioeco nomic status, my health status, my physical size, and my religion. My personal childhood struggles led me to a fulfilling career as a mental health professional and educator. Because of the love and support I was given, I wanted very much to help other young people see and understand their beauty, their unique self, to feel a sense of belonging. I feel very fortunate to be in a position at Windward where I can continue that work on behalf of our stu dents, families, and entire community. How does DEIB build a stronger Windward community? I believe through our DEIB work, we are building an “oasis” community and a home away from home where our young people, parents/guardian care givers, faculty, and staff feel they can be their authentic selves without fear of judgment or shame. There is so much division in our nation currently. Much of that division is based on superficial and shallow themes that cause good people to see their fellow community members as an enemy, someone whose ideology threatens their very life and livelihood—someone who therefore deserves to be mocked, belittled, and shouted down. The goal of our DEIB work is that each and every member of our community feels seen, heard, valued, and feels that at Windward, they will be embraced for every facet of their authentic self. And in turn, each member of our community is encour aged to exercise their DEIB “muscles,” to be a source of encouragement, and a catalyst for community belonging and growth.

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Favorite Windward memory/event?

I am currently reading “Finding Me: A Memoir” by actress Viola Davis. I can’t put it down! I had the great pleasure and blessing of hearing Ms. Davis speak at the 2020 NAIS conference in Long Beach. Some of her speech was a pre view of the storytelling in the book. It is a universal story about belonging, self acceptance, accepting others, strug gle, resilience, and triumph. It is also a story about the people who come along in our lives to inspire us, help us, and carry us until we can stand on our own. McElvain

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Why does DEIB matter to you?

I would have to say one of my favor ite events from this past year was the women’s panel during Women’s History Month (March). We hosted two panels, one composed of faculty/staff and one composed of parents. I was present at the parent panel. The moms on the panel were fantastic! I believe their messages of empowerment, solidarity, and support really resonated with the students. I was really touched at the end of the talk when many of the students went up to the panelists afterwards to thank them and to continue the conver sation.

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DEIB matters to me because it allows voices from all different races and back grounds to be heard in a safe and open space.

How does DEIB build a stronger Windward community? DEIB builds a stronger Windward com munity by creating a welcoming and progressive environment for all fami lies. By addressing different issues that arise to celebrating peoples identities, DEIB is designed to create change for a better future.

Favorite Windward memory/event?

My favorite Windward memory/event was last year's Black History Month. I have the great fortune of being a faculty advisor for Windward’s first-ever Black Student Union. The members of the BSU individually selected a Black figure whom they found influential, then wrote a short biography attached with the picture. The BSU then collaborated with Katie Thoma, Sarunas Varanaus kas, and Drue Metz to bring these projects to life by posting them all over campus for the entire school to witness. What are you recommendations?reading/book

The “Identity Conscious Educator” by Liza A. Talusan and “Can't Hurt Me” by David Goggins. GoodmanAshley Director of Service Learning; Associate Director of Admissions, DEIB Why does DEIB matter to you?

The first Tales at the Table event at Windward was truly remarkable — not only because of the great turnout but also because of the willingness of the featured speakers to share their stories openly and honestly. It was an incred ibly inspiring evening that exempli fied what we are trying to accomplish through DEIB. What are you recommendations?reading/book

I would definitely recommend reading “Educated” by Tara Westover; it's an amazing memoir about a quest for knowledge and growth.

Ryan Shelven DEIB Coordinator Why does DEIB matter to you?

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I want every member of the Windward community to be heard, valued, and respected. Our work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is essential in creating a community in which all of our students, parents, teachers and alumni can build connections, discuss intersections, celebrate differences and work together to make a difference. How does DEIB build a stronger Windward community? The power of Windward's community is found in the friendships and relation ships that exist within and across con stituencies. Our DEIB work is a schoolwide effort that allows each member of the Windward community to deepen those bonds in meaningful ways that strengthen our understanding of others' backgrounds, experiences, and aspira tions. Favorite Windward memory/event?

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On Saturday, May 22, the Windward community returned to the cinema at the historic Aero Theater for the first time since 2019! With over 200 guests in attendance and more on the Lives tream, the 3rd Annual Media Arts & Film Lab's showcase was an inspiring night of popcorn, red carpet photos, student awards, films, animations, and so much more! The evening began with opening words from Drue Metz, Director of the Media Arts & Film Lab, on the importance of storytelling and the cultural and communal impact on cinema that has been affected since the pandemic. Ani mation instructor Colleen Hargaden described the breadth and depth of multimedia films programmed for the night, from first time 2D animators to visceral 3D worlds and experiences created by students. Film instructor Regina Hoffman described her expe rience teaching multiple levels of film students and how their growth and commitment has inspired both faculty and future students. She also cited the four Windward students who are off to film school this year, including Henry Roth ’22 (USC School of Cinematic Arts), and Angus Ebeling ’22, Charlotte Siegel ’22, and Lucy Lipofsky ’22, who are all heading to NYU Tisch Film & Multimedia. Regina revealed a spe cial guest video from none other than beloved comedic hero Will Ferrell, who sent the community an endearing (and effortlessly funny) video congratulating the storytellers, while also emphasiz ing the importance and opportunity to tell Thestories.nightcontinued with a rich pro gram of diverse animations, films, and multimedia stories that traversed themes of loss, connection, silent cow boys, civil unrest, microscopic world view explorations, and much more. In the various categories of film awards that students took home, Lucy Lipofsky ’22 had a record breaking nine nomina tions for her work on two films “Hell of a Pie,” a western comedy, and for her creative work as director on Charlotte Siegel ’22’s film “Out Of Focus.” Dylan Eskovitz ’23 and his longtime friend Their Closeups Showcase Rolls Out the Red Carpet and Returns to the Aero Theater

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DJ Bevan were recognized for going into competition with 17 schools for their short film, “Treasure,” at the All American Film Festival. Not only was it recognized as the 1st Runner up, but it took home a MAFL Award for Best Screenplay! Another MAFL Showcase highlight was Elle Crotty ’24 and her gorgeous Japanese-inspired animated film “August, A Certain Place, Moon light,” which took several months of development but paid off with a BEST 2D Animated Film award. After the awards show, speeches, hugs, and celebration, the Windward Com munity voted on “Best Dressed” of the night, nominating Joshua Ashendouek ’24, who also took home a MAFL Shir ley Spirit Award for his body of work and commitment to animation. Also nominated for best dressed was Arya Hakimi ’24 and Jeremiah Hampton ’25.

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Finally, the students nominated Mick Ebeling, father of Angus Ebeling ’22 and Trace Ebeling ’28, for his all red, “all american” suit! You can watch the full MAFL Showcase Red Carpet, Films, Speeches and more on the official MAFL YouTube Channel. QR Code: Scan here to watch the MAFL Showcase!

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In the Spring of 2022, a number of Windward Art students took part in a workshop led by Studio K.O.S., an art collective formed in the 1980s by artist Tim Rollins and several of his students. The workshop was led by three original K.O.S. members—Angel Abreu, Jorge Abreu, and Rick Savinon. Tim Rollins and Studio K.O.S. (short for kids of survival), created a powerful body of work that can be seen today in over 120 museums and public collections worldwide including the MoMA, The Tate Modern, and The Art Institute of Chicago. This workshop was significant in that it was the first in-person work shop since Rollin's passing in 2017. The students worked directly with the artists, creating art and exploring the many relations between literature, visual practice, and social/restorative Aactivism.public exhibit was on display throughout June and July at O-Town House entitled “The Invisible Man,” which was a partnership between Windward students and Ryman Arts. The work will eventually be included in a larger exhibition of 1,369 individ ual paintings at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Mass.

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Connection and Community with Studio K.O.S.

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Visual Media & Arts teacher Christina Hendershaw, who worked to spearhead the partnership, noted that the work shop was so successful in part because of the space the artists created to get to know the text. “The time to read, dis cuss, and reflect was not rushed, allow ing the weight of this canonical text to come alive,” said Christina. “The depth of learning and excitement during this process was palpable.” On July 18 an article about the exhibi tion was published in the LA Times by Art Critic Christina Catherine Martinez, titled “Studio K.O.S., short for Kids of Survival, brings the art of social justice to DescribingL.A.” her experience in the arti cle, Windward student Anna Jones ’23 shared, “The room felt holy.” She contin ued, “Our conversations created an elec tricity and synergy that fueled my mind around the intersections of literature, social justice and visual art. We worked individually, yet it felt communal.”

Digging Deep Into Design

As a common practice, professional artists work on projects for extended periods of time, oftentimes years, and sometimes a decade or more. It’s safe to say that up until their Senior year, high school students haven’t worked on any one project for more than a few weeks. But that all changes in AP Art and Design. The course is modeled after contemporary artistic prac tices. Students select a theme or topic intended to sustain them for the entire school year. So it’s important that the topic is both personally meaningful and rich with artistic possibilities. This year, Angus Ebeling brought the messy aesthetics of urban streets into the clean, white gallery space by tearing up billboards and collaging them into heavy layers of texture and color. Claire Factor examined the objectification of women in mass media and consumerism by flipping the power dynamics of objectification onto men in her meticulously designed photographs. Kai Meyers drew attention to the relationships between the rigors and expecta tions of school and teen mental health by scaling up the doodles he found in the margins of his class papers and tests.

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Students often find it challenging to keep digging into the same topic, again and again, and it’s when they really start to get bored and frustrated with it that they need to stick with it more than ever. This problem forces every artist to dig even deeper, figu ratively lashing and flailing at the proverbial white canvas, until a breakthrough in process, technique, or idea emerges from the mess of frustration and confusion. Every dedicated artist is continually searching for that new piece of artistic language that will say what couldn’t be said with the worn out vocabulary and methods. The AP Art and Design curriculum introduces to art and design students this deep, engaging, and rigorous process for the first time in their artistic careers. And if they survive it, personal and artistic growth will happen.

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Aman Granados-Puvvula ’25 Alex Buck ’25 Nolan Miller ’25 Cece Terpening ’25 Harper Brooks ’25 Oliver Lichstein ’25 Hayden Hartman ’25 Jack Phelps ’25 Maxwell Stotsky ’25 Bailey Milken ’25 Paige Albertson ’25 Djuna-Bear Lauder ’25 Lorelei Toley ’25 Gibson Pauley ’25 B Doane ’25 Bodhi Seton ’25 Georgia Miller ’24 Channing Pauley ’24 Ava Schwartzberg ’24 Lany Hill ’24 Rex Gavsie ’24 Toby Gestetner ’24 Marco Reis ’24 Oliver Kane ’24 Emmy Morton ’24 Leyna Amin ’24 Raphael Daneshgar ’24 Brooke Ruttenberg ’23 Ethan Beane ’23 Aerin Glaser ’23 Troy Jones ’23 Truman Pauley ’23 Michael Spector ’23 Asha Gopinath ’23 Austin Kim ’23 Maddie Altman ’23 Naomi Daneshgar ’23 Skye Belker ’23 Maya Stokes ’22 WINDWARD -

Self Portrait Show As we rejoined the community this year, identity exploration was very much on our minds as evident by the wide range of visual and media art proj ects students undertook this year and through the work students engaged with in Seminar. The Self Portrait project began as a way for students to think about their identity through an alternative form of self portraiture.

Katie Thoma’s Upper School 3D Design 1, 2, and 3 classes were introduced to the mold making process and were tasked with making a concrete cast of their hand in an open palm posi tion. They were then asked to select an object that was representative of some aspect of their identity that they felt was important to communicate to the viewer. The object is meant as an offer ing to the viewer—an invitation to get to know the artist in a new way. From individual interests such as rock etry, music, and drawing, to more per sonal experiences like honoring one’s racial or religious heritage, students turned a seemingly simple exercise into a true artistic expression of self.

“I chose to use the negatives from my film camera and disposable film cameras because it not only represents my love for capturing moments but it shows photos of the most important people in my life. My friends and family have always had an impact on my identity and have made me who I am. I am extremely extroverted and enjoy the company of others. My camera has captured my favorite photos and moments and I believe it represents the best parts of my life.”

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“As soon as I learned to hold a pencil, I was drawing. I chose a paintbrush to place in my hand because I have always used art as a coping mechanism. Over the past few years of not attending school like a normal teenager, I spent my free time learning new art skills, improving my painting technique, drawing more, and teaching myself new genres as well. The paintbrush is symbolic of the new world I created for myself and the lessons I learned over these difficult years.”

- Channing Pauley ’24

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“Guarana is a soda, which is only available in Brazil. Made from the berries found near the Amazon, the drink’s distinctive sweet taste, energizing caffeine, and characteristic bubbles give the drink a special place in the memory of any Brazilian. Growing up in the US with a family living a 12 hour plane ride away made it that going to Brazil was special to me and was a defining part of my childhood. Every time I would get off of the plane, the first thing I would always do was get pao de queso from the first stand I could find at the airport with a can of Guarana Antartica. I would easily go through multiple liter bottles of the drink. I chose this object because the sweet taste instantly transports me back to my childhood, of the smell of fresh pao de queso, and the 6,294 miles between my two worlds.”

- Michael Spector Participating’23Students

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The Boys Golf team won the Gold Coast League championship by 23 shots, avenging a regular season onestroke loss. They shot under par as a team for the first time in school his tory and finished 4th in the Division 2 Championship tournament. Indi vidually, Windward golfers claimed five of the seven available spots for the CIF Individual tournament, and Liam Green ’24 advanced from that very dif ficult field to the championship event.

The Track and Field team had a solid spring sending nine scholar-athletes to the CIF Prelims and rounding out the season with Luke Zanuck ’22 claiming high honors as the League MVP in the distance events.The Boys team finished 3rd overall in league, while the Girls placed 4th. We had a historic finish in the boys 800 sweeping the podium as Luke Zanuck, Andy Balasa ’23, and Kyler Zanuck ’25 all punched their ticket to CIF. Maya Stokes ’22 turned in stellar performances in the sprints and jumps, while Micheal Blevins ’23 made noise as one of the fastest sprinters in the league. Kennedy Richard ’25 has a future in the 300 hurdles being one of the youngest hurdlers in the league. Windward is looking forward to the next season welcoming new members and having veterans on the team.

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Boys Volleyball finished the league season undefeated for the second straight year, with an experienced, Senior-laden squad. Nathaniel Milchen ’22 and Angus Ebeling ’22 are now at NYU playing at the next level. Seven players made first and second team all Gold Coast League. In Boys Tennis, the team continued its yearly improvement by reaching the CIF playoffs for the second straight year. Noah Slatkin ’22 and Connor James ’23 upset the #2 and #3 doubles teams in the Gold Coast League to finish 2nd in league and qualify for the CIF tournament. The Baseball team showed grit and determination as they fought through injuries during the season. Skyler Chang ’22 continues his career at UCSB and Anton Shelton ’22 continues his as well at Oberlin. The program remains in great hands for the future, with plenty of young talent and a promising group of Middle Schoolers joining the fray as Freshmen next year.

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The Girls Beach Volleyball program battled with every opponent this year in their inaugural CIF Beach season. They jumped into a new sport with eagerness to learn and work hard, and they showed consistent grit and growth in the sand. The program will continue to grow strong with a full seasoned team returning next year with the addi tion of talented rising 9th Graders.

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The 7th Grade Boys Volleyball team won their PBL Championship defeat ing Westside Neighborhood School in the final after a fine playoff run, while 8th Grade Boys Volleyball also enjoyed a stellar run to the final before falling in the Championship game. On the Baseball field, the Royal team brought home the PBL Championship after beating Willows in an entertain ing and hard fought final on Foley Field. The Royal team also went unde feated for the season. Our Baseball White team got ‘after it’ throughout the season and enjoyed a solid season of development and growth together. Boys Tennis had some great matches and another memorable season both as a team and in the individual finals. Our Tennis team was also a semi final ist in the team tournament. Our Track & Field participation this Spring was extremely high and the team enjoyed some great moments during the PBL meets with some outstanding performances from our Middle School athletes. The team demonstrated drive, enthusiasm and a strong connection throughout the season. The Spring season also saw the launch of the first Girls Beach Volleyball duals in the Pacific Basin League and our first Girls Beach Middle School team. Our very talented team com peted against both Wildwood and Archer and came out on top in all three Beach duals held this year. Most importantly, all of our teams and Middle School scholar-athletes were able to create wonderful memories on the court and on the field—experiences and connections that make playing school sports so very special.

Wildcats Win Big Spring Athletics Round Up

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The Middle School scholar-athletes enjoyed another outstanding season during the Spring, winning a further two Pacific Basin League Champion ships and gaining a runner-up spot to cap off an extraordinary year of Middle School Athletics.

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of AGameTheir huge congratulations are in order for Windward’s Upper School and Middle School 2021-22 scholar-athlete award winners, who were honored during Springtime ceremonies. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished on the field, on the courts, and in the classroom. 2022 Athlete of the Year Award Luke Zanuck ’22 and Skye Belker ’23 2022 Middle School Co-Athlete of the Year Award Owen Shore ’26, Luke Crotty ’26, Reena White ’27, and Jordan Roth ’26 2022 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award Maddie Doi ’22 and Max Wimmer ’22 2022 Middle School Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award Asher Rush ’26 and Zoe Richman ’27 2022 Middle School Matt Schreck Leadership Award James Powell ’26 and Sidney Procter Johnston ’26 2022 Matt LeadershipSchreckAward Michael Blevins ’23 and Gabriella Glass ’23 2022 Athletic Leadership Team Award Jasmin Sudds ’22, Veronica Cope ’22, Anton Shelton ’22, Skyler Chang ’22 WINDWARD MAGAZINE - 79 ATHLETICS

They're committed and off to their next journeys as collegiate scholar-athletes. Windward would like to congratulate the following scholar-athletes, who took part in Windward’s Spring Athletics College Commitment Ceremony: Skyler Chang Baseball - UC Santa Barbara Angus Ebeling Volleyball - NYU Nathaniel Milchan Volleyball - NYU Luke Zanuck Track/Cross Country - Williams Anton Shelton Baseball - Oberlin College Kyra Bishop Rugby - Bowdoin College

It was a true joy watching these amazing students sign their let ters of intent in front of both family and friends. Congratulations, Wildcats! We look forward to cheering you on at the next level.

To the Bigger Leagues

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Windward Basketball has a rich and storied history, its continued standard of excellence guiding the success of our scholar-athletes both at Windward and beyond. As we enter our 2022-23 season, the School is thrilled to usher in a new era of on-court tradition with the hiring of two new program leads. In Girls Basketball, Windward is excited to announce that it has named Jerica Williams as its Girls Basketball Program Lead for the 2022-23 school Jericayear. joins the Windward community with 11 years of experience as a wom en’s basketball coach at the high school and collegiate levels. A former Division I player at UCLA and San Diego State, Jerica demonstrated sustained success through a combined nine champion ships, including four as a coach and five as an active player. Jerica’s coaching philosophy is to lead with conscious relationship-building and establishing accountability reflected in core values, which match those of Windward’s Ath letic department. As Head Girls Basketball Coach at Detroit Country Day School, Jerica debuted her head coaching career in the 2020-21 season with a 15-3 record setting season, acquiring a program that had won a total of four games in the previous two seasons. Named Coach of the Year by Detroit Free Press and Associated Press, she led a team of eight freshmen to an unanticipated Michigan state final four finish, while also navigating the public health challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pan demic. The Boys Basketball program is pleased to announce that it has named Darnley “DJ” Gay as its Boys Basketball Program Lead for the 2022-23 school year. DJ joins our community with eight years of experience as a men’s basketball coach at the Middle School, High School, and AAU levels. A former Division I player at San Diego State University, DJ helped his team reach the Sweet 16 in 2011 while serving as team captain. He then played professionally in Europe before transitioning into coaching. DJ’s coaching philosophy is to develop life skills that translate both on and off the Ascourt.the Head Boys Basketball Coach at La Jolla Country Day School, DJ led his team to the CIF Division 1 Champion ship in only his second year. He attributes the turnaround to building a winning culture, and most importantly fostering trust between coach and players. His focus on conscious rela tionship-building and establishing a strong work ethic is a great match for Windward’s coaching philosophy. We hope you will join us in welcoming these fine coaches to the Windward community!

New Coaches on the Court

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Running for a Cause

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On Sunday, May 15, Windward School entered a team led by Ryan Chang ‘26 into the Upward Bound House Charity Race. The students raised over $3,000 and had an amazing time at the event. The Home Run For Kids—now in its 10th year—is a Brent wood community fundraiser in West Los Angeles to support Upward Bound House, a nonprofit that addresses family homelessness by helping more than 2,500 families including over 4,900 children transition from homelessness to permanent housing. The event was a great opportunity for Windward students to come out proudly sporting their Windward gear to support a great cause. This event will inspire the students to continue to vol unteer and fundraise in their commu nity for years to come.

A special thank you is owed to Ryan who worked directly with Service Learning Director Ashley Goodman to organize the Windward team, which fostered camaraderie and connection among the group of students.

AIM! Class Instructor Asha Gopinath ’23 AIM! Class Instructor

Service Learning at Windward exposes students to experiences that engage each individual in creative problem solving, meaningful relationship-build ing, and learning that is linked to true community needs. The Service Learning program allows students to connect their unique interests to the outside world.

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“My favorite moment from AIM! was watching two of the students talking about each other’s buildings. In the chat, they were talking about how similar their ideas were. From then on, I always saw them working on buildings together, complimenting each other’s ideas, and becoming good friends!”

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“AIM! introduced students to complicated topics of architecture but through the lighthearted and interactive platform of Minecraft. I was impressed to see students taking the advice we had given them in terms of both style and function, but also having fun throughout the process and enjoying each other’s company!”

Minecraft: Education is a learning-spe cific version of the very popular blockbased game, Minecraft, and is a great tool for learning. AIM! not only allows students to learn about different styles of architecture but also pushes students to develop and apply their creativity in design ing aesthetic buildings, taking into account the building function, space occupied, as well as how to abstract traditional forms of architecture. Participating students meet on Zoom once a week for an hour, with each session dedicated to one style of archi tecture. Our sessions begin with a brief lecture on the style, including history, artistic features, and specific exam ples, followed by time to execute their ideas in Minecraft. Students are also encouraged to work together, give and receive feedback from each other, as well as seek help and advice from our mentors.

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tual class for students in 3rd-5th Grade led by Windward students Austin Kim ’23 and Asha Gopinath ’23. In AIM!, students use Minecraft: Education to design buildings inspired by various forms of architecture, such as Vic torian, Modern, and even Medieval!

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“Our speakers were so dynamic and engaging that they could've held the audience's attention well into the night. I believe that each person in the room could feel a connection not just to the panelist but to each other as members of the Windward community. It was a fantastic night, and the room was filled with joy and gratitude from start to finish,” said Ashley.

n Thursday, April 28, members from across the Wind ward community—parents, alumni, faculty, and staff— enjoyed a wonderful evening at the School’s inaugural Wom en’s Leadership Forum. The event, two years in the making but postponed due to Covid, was a collaboration between Robin Pickett, Director of Windward Network, and Ashley Goodman, Associate Director of Admissions for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Held at Santa Monica’s Tiato Kitchen + Garden, this special one-night event featured an esteemed panel of women including Windward Alumna Ariella Salimpour ’13 and Windward parents Jennifer Garner and Moira Shourie, who shared their experiences and insights about their careers, keys to success, overcoming chal lenges, and balancing life priorities. We thank all of our speakers for sharing their stories with the community.

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Windward parent Pamela Schwab (Jordan ’23, Zachary ’25), remarked about the evening, “I loved the panel and felt that everyone had so much to say, full of so much heart and insight. Ashley and Robin created a truly inspiring and thought ful discussion that absolutely filled us all with a great sense of connection and gratitude!”

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Kaylee Diaz ’23, Trevor Lamishaw ’23, Maddie Rogers ’23 Nathalie Huddleston (Jonathan ’27) Foundation Sarahuaro (Baja California Sur, Mexico)

Downtown LA Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Maya Gordon ’23, Lilah Newkirk ’24 Dean Anselmo (Jaden ’23)

Culver City Echo Horizons Juliet Garel-Jones ’23 Peggy Procter (Jaden ’26)

Aaron Platt ’23, Carly Platt ’23 Aga Khan Development Network (Mombasa, Kenya) Jaden Anselmo ’23

Beverly Hills Roxbury Consultants Jamie Andrews ’23, Ryland Becker ’21, Sam Siminou ’21, Amanda Solomon ’23 Scott Diamond (Olivia ’17, Jack ’19, & Henry ’22)

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Fairfax/La Brea Craft Contemporary Emma Kramer ’19 Suzanne Isken Marina Del Rey Watkins Spine Jack Blau ’21, Skyler Chang ’24, Yalli Koren ’24, Bobby Watkins ’24 Dr. Robert Watkins IV (Bobby ’24 & Tommy ’26) San Fernando Valley SmartSoft Naomi Daneshgar ’23 , Ben Elbaz ’24 , Toby Gestetner ’24 Anitra Tarpey (Eve Tarpey ’25) Dr. Marc Cohen Chloe Beitchman ’19, Ivy Pomerance ’20 Marc Cohen ’91 (Sadie ’24) JA SoCal Serafina Fikre ’20 Steve Dolcemaschio (Vince ’19) Lilian Jensen Madeleine Doi ’22, Leily Kjajavi ’23 Lilian Jensen (Ethan ’27) Santa Monica Shamsah Amersi, MD Keely Romine-West ’23, Alexis Silver ’18 Dr. Shamsah Amersi (Jaden ’23) Gideon Strategic Partners Jake Edwards ’20, Connor Molinski ’23, Evan Perlow ’20 Corinne Weisler

South Bay Boeing Reed Farkas ’23, Isis Ginyard ’23, Truman Pauley ’23, Charles Van Hook ’23 Laura Velez Harbor-UCLA Urban Health Fellowship Sammy Silver ’23 Dr. Jyoti Puvvula (Aman ’25) West Hollywood/Hollywood Lichter Grossman Max Lamishaw ’19 Christy Kreisberg (Lily ’18) Gotham Group Elle Crotty ’24 Ellen Goldsmith-Vein Chapman Office Alex Ahitov ’24, Raphael Daneshgar ’24, Jake Edwards ’20, Ben Elbaz ’24, Jackson Feldman ’23, Sam Siminou ’21 Arik Ahitov (Alex ’24 and Lila ’26) Olive & June Ani Rosen ’29 Olivia Van Iderstine Tantos Mirabelle Baer ’20 Sean Knecht Bixby Bridge Productions Dylan Eskovitz ’24 Parnes Bakery Productions Lexi Eskovitz ’24 V.Chapman Studio Vivy Mehta ’23 West LA Savant Labs Andy Balasa ’23 Matt Mesher Westwood UCLA Dept. of Head & Neck Surgery Misha Sharif ’24, Sophie Sloan ’24 Maie St. John (Zane ’22 & Jude ’24) Out-Of-State RGC (Quebec,CoffeeCanada)

his Summer*, the Windward Network was successful in providing both in-person and virtual internships. Through the generosity of parents, alumni, and Friends of Windward, we provided over 50 students and alumni opportunities to partner with 26 organizations in a variety of fields including engineering, publish ing, finance, and medicine. We would like to acknowledge these organizations and mentors and thank them for supporting our interns and giving them the opportunity for "real-world" work experience in such unusual times. Additionally, we applaud our interns for a successful summer! * This list is current as of 6/30/2022

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Intern Spotlight:

Dillon Malaret ’18

How did the Windward Network benefit you after your first year at USC?

Gideon is a third party registered investment advisor that specializes in holistic retirement planning and tax efficient investment strategies. Ini tially starting as an unpaid intern, I approached every task trying to find something new I could do in order to add value to the firm. I returned the next Summer to oversee the entire internship program, as well as take a larger responsibility as it relates to the internal non-client facing processes at the firm. In my Junior year, I was Dillon Malaret ’18 participated in an internship with Gideon Strategic Partners through the Windward Network after his Freshman year at USC. He spent two Summers with the company before being offered a full-time position, while still an undergraduate student at USC, and Dillon is now working for Blackstone's Insurance Solu tions group in New York City post-graduation.

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During my Freshman year, I struggled to get an internship through my uni versity. Most of the internships offered were targeting rising Seniors looking to earn a full-time offer for post-grad work. Without the Windward Network, I would have likely spent my Fresh man Summer returning to the restau rant I worked at over Summers during high school. The Windward Network allowed me to get my foot in the door and land my first internship.

You spent two Summers interning at Gideon Strategic Partners—how did your role grow and evolve there?

brought on full time as Middle Office Operations, designing and managing a portion of our internal systems that assisted new client acquisition, client services, and internal data gathering and analysis.

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The Windward Network is a resource that not many high schools provide to their students after graduation. The level of access and connections within LA are incredibly valuable, and I would encourage any student who is thinking about participating to apply to as many internships as possible. I can’t say enough about the amazing resources and help the Windward Net work has provided me during my time at USC. Where are you now? Since graduating, I’ve signed a threeyear contract to become a Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst for Blackstone's Insurance Solutions group in New York ThisCity. position really is a dream job to me, and I recognize I would not have gotten this opportunity without the experience I gained through the Wind ward Internship program. Ed, Rob, and everyone at Gideon truly became mentors to me over the last two years, and the level of responsibility and experience they allowed me to have so early in my career was truly special and Theunique.work done by Windward and the Windward Network has had a lasting impact on my life and career, and I am extremely grateful to have attended the School and remained in touch with so many amazing faculty members! I would like to thank the parents, fac ulty, and students who make the Wind ward Network possible! Participating in Windward’s Internship program has certainly helped me to further my career and find a company for whom I genuinely enjoy working.

Why would you recommend the Windward Network to Windward alumni and students?

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50 Years of Alumni Windward Alumni were welcomed back to campus to celebrate mile stone reunions and reconnect with classmates on Saturday, June 4. Over 220 alumni joined the festivities, tasted spe cialty drinks named after Windward’s co-founders Shirley Windward and Carl Parsons, and enjoyed bites from Wind ward’s Culinart Team. Alumni also had an opportunity to explore Windward’s 50 Years of Artifacts exhibit to celebrate the School’s 50 year anniversary. On Sunday, June 5, over 400 alumni, parents of alumni, and faculty returned to campus for the annual Alumni Festi val. Alumni and their families enjoyed food trucks, craft beer and wine tasting, sports, classes and activities for young kids. The event served as the perfect opportunity for alumni to congratulate Ray Friend on his retirement after 48 years of dedication to the School! Save the date for next year’s Reunion Night & Alumni Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023!

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Amir Blachman ’90 Takes Flight ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Amir Blachman ’90 has had a fascinat ing and varied career since graduating from Windward. He did his B.A. at UCSB and then earned an M.B.A. at UCLA. While at UCSB, he took a three-year break to serve in the Israeli Air Force (his family is from Israel). He worked in finance and dotcoms in the ’90s, then in real estate and pharmaceuticals in the 2000-2010s, and he grew a multinational space investment organization. While his career focused on investing in and grow ing companies, aviation and aerospace have always been in his heart. Throughout Amir’s stint in the Air Force, his schooling, and his time managing pharmaceutical compa nies, one common thread remained ever-present—his love for aerospace. “I loved flying airplanes, and I loved the whole field of investing and wanted to bring that all back together,” said Amir. He did just that in 2013, when he joined a group of space investors, whose focus was providing funding for various space companies. The group funded lunar landers, satellites, antenna sys tems, satellites, software companies, and mapping companies, among other space businesses that most people never even thought about—especially before the SpaceX era. In 2015, while out in the world evan gelizing about space investment, Amir met the CEO of NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) program at the annual ISS Conference, where the two were guest speakers. “We started a conversation where the CEO told me that the ISS was going to be retired by the end of the decade. His idea was to build a commercial suc cessor—privately owned—that would replace the ISS. He asked me about funding a project like that and I met his partner—the two of them are the roy alty of human spaceflight. There really are less than five people on Earth that have the depth of knowledge that they have in terms of building and running space stations,” said Amir. “I saw this as an opportunity to do something that checked all the boxes. It would positively impact millions of people because the research done on ISS leads to new medications, new medical devices, new materials, big step changes in industry and how we manufacture things. A ton of climate science work is also done on ISS, which is obviously very important for how we take care of the Earth. All these causes spoke to my heart. I knew this would take every single skill I have and would be challenging on all fronts.”

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expanding the company, which currently has 550 employees and has signed over $2 billion in customer contracts with countries, compa nies and individuals around the world. In collaboration with NASA, Axiom Space is currently working with its partners to build the first commercial space station, Axiom Station. The company sent its first astronaut crew into space 2022 and intends to have its spacecraft modules individually launched and assembled in-orbit, first attaching to the ISS. They target 2024 for its first module to attach to the ISS and late-2020s for completion. Amir credits his early schooling, including Sinai Temple Akiba Academy, Heschel Day School and Windward, with teaching him the basics that have stuck with him throughout his entire career. “Even before you get into the whole academic side of things, these schools teach you how to be a person: Friendship. Accountability. Sta bility. High personal standards. Quality. Taking interesting courses. Those are things that were implanted in me at these wonderful schools. It gave me an appreciation for the creative side of things. Windward had a nice balance and was a secure-feeling place. It was a big confi dence builder. It was a really nice community of friends, many of whom I am still in touch with today,” said Amir.

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The aerospace industry may seem like an intimidating one to enter, but Amir points out that it truly takes a village for any field to successfully function and make progress year after “Peopleyear.think space is about being an engi neer. It is not. We have psychologists, doctors, graphic and web designers. We have user interface and user experience people. We have operations people. We have people in finance. It doesn't matter what field somebody studies, if they're interested in space, they can apply what they're studying into space. Inundate yourself with material. There's so much online, and so many great ways to learn about this industry and to get excited about the different parts of it,” said Amir. “It’s also important to find internships as soon as possible. If students are interested in space, Windward is fortunate because the School is a 10 minute drive from the El Segundo Aero space corridor. Many space companies have branches there, and so many of these compa nies have programs for high schoolers. These internships can open the doors to the best col leges and the best education going forward.”

What will be the focus of your upcoming research?

In conducting this research, I hope to shed light on the important histories behind this significant residence, a site dedicated to the promotion of mutual understanding between France and America.

How do you see this experience benefiting you, both personally and professionally, in the future? I will be in unprecedented situations during my Fulbright research award, which will enable me to face and overcome similar challenges to those described above. My work will primar ily take place across several Parisian libraries and archives, where I will investigate historical inventories, bills, Mila Wolpert ’15 has recently received the prestigious Fulbright Award and will spend the next year abroad conducting research in Paris, France. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, fosters mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. 94 -

My passion for working internationally with people from other cultures stems from my appreciation of my own family heritage. My mother is from former Yugoslavia and came to the U.S. as a war refugee in 1992 at the peak of her professional career, and thought she would go back home shortly after, but instead created a life in Los Angeles with my father. My mother brought my sister and I back to Serbia and Croa tia every Summer since we were born to feel connected to our heritage and family there. Because of my experiences between my native LA community and my mother’s homeland, I knew my life’s purpose was destined to reach outside the U.S. In fact, work restricted to only one country seemed unnatural to me.

With my love for the French language and francophone cultures, which I entirely owe to my time at Windward, a career in France was not only inspiring, but almost felt meant to be.

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What have been your most significant challenges in getting to where you are today, and how did you overcome them? When working internationally, you need to adapt your normal habits and practices to fit the current context, which can be out of your comfort zone. I first worked in France when I was an intern in Paris during Summer 2018 for the U.S. Embassy’s Cultural Heritage Office. Although my boss and some col leagues were American, I had to learn how to communicate and carry out tasks to fit our French clients’ expec tations. In my position as an intern, I watched and analyzed how my boss, who handled situations in French and English daily, successfully completed her duties. After enough observa tion, I was able to work on projects by myself with both American Embassy employees and French professionals. I later applied this knowledge to my time abroad as a master’s student in England at the University of Cambridge and during my job as assistant curator at one of England’s premier country houses, Althorp Estate, the 500-yearold home of Princess Diana’s family.

Mila Wolpert ’15

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What inspired your passion for this type of work?

I have been awarded a Fulbright research grant to Paris, France to study the globally-important, remarkably fine and decorative art collection of Baron Edmond de Rothschild (18451934), scion of the famous Rothschild banking family. In partnership with the U.S. Embassy’s Cultural Heritage Office, where I interned in the Summer of 2018, I will create an inventory of the Baron’s collection amassed to decorate his home, Hôtel Rothschild, which is now the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence.

I will also trace where the objects are today, since much of the Baron’s col lection was relocated at the onset of World War II, or looted during the war by the Nazis. Today, many of the objects are dispersed throughout the world’s finest museums, such as the Louvre in Paris or the MET in New York City.

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personal and professional correspon dence, and photographs to gather an image of what the Rothschild furni ture and art collection looked like at Hôtel Rothschild. I have never con ducted historical research in France, so I will need to be independent and courageous in order to communi cate with high-level professionals in French and locate material in unfa miliar situations. Through my hard work, I will become a more accom plished researcher and a more expe rienced French speaker. How did Windward faculty, students, and your experience as a whole affect you as an individual and your career trajectory? My experience at Windward plays a major role in my individual and career trajectory. During my time at Windward I discovered my life’s great passion, learning French fluently. Nothing has left a mark on who I am as a person more than my experience learning French at Windward. Other than bonding with my wonderful friends, I was my happiest at Wind ward when I was in French class. My love for the language began with Annick Belordre, whose fun word games to help us memorize vocab ulary I still remember to this day. I was then David Sainsily’s French student in 9th Grade and was never challenged harder than in his class. At Windward, we were expected to push ourselves and not give up, and David insisted that we find a way to express ourselves in French, even if we did not know the exact words we were looking for. I vividly remember saying “laisse tomber,” or nevermind, to David when I could not finish a sentence, and always look back at that instance as a benchmark for how quickly I excelled at the language. Once I became proficient at French, as a student of Carrie Creighton and Pattie Nix, my time in the classroom felt more like self-discovery than mandatory learning. My classes with Pattie reading Camus’ “The Stranger” felt like a fun, yet challenging, elective more than anything else. I will always look back at my time at Windward as immensely formative to who I have become today. What advice would you give to students or alumni interested in pursuing a career in this field? The amazing, and possibly unique, aspect of my field, which could be described as the heritage field or the field of museums and art, is that you can enter it from a wide array of backgrounds. I have colleagues with backgrounds in history, archaeology, law, art, and even science. The her itage field, where people work with and interpret historical artifacts from previous centuries in today’s world, is interdisciplinary by nature. Just as I kept delving deeper into my love of French, and carried on studying it alongside history during college, I encourage current students and alumni to focus on what they are pas sionate about and make a career out of something that inspires them. I am at this place in my career because of the love of French I nurtured during my classes at Windward. Some people may think language classes are merely supplementary to a core education; but in language I found an opportu nity, and I hope to inspire others to do the same.

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